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Midcentury Swedish Wide Brass Door Letter Slot - Plate by Gamleby Norden
Midcentury Swedish Wide Brass Door Letter Slot - Plate by Gamleby Norden

Midcentury Swedish Wide Brass Door Letter Slot - Plate by Gamleby Norden

Located in Esbjerg, DK

A wide - large scale door letter slot/plate in solid brass. Un-polished but well-kept vintage

Category

20th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

A set of solid, heavy 1970s Brutalist pull handles with letter slot and doorbell
A set of solid, heavy 1970s Brutalist pull handles with letter slot and doorbell

A set of solid, heavy 1970s Brutalist pull handles with letter slot and doorbell

Located in München, DE

Rare, solid Brutalist pull handle set with letter slot and doorbell. Manufacturer: Alpan. Made in

Category

Vintage 1970s German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

English Victorian Mahogany Letter Holder
English Victorian Mahogany Letter Holder

English Victorian Mahogany Letter Holder

$1,850

H 9 in W 12.5 in D 7.5 in

English Victorian Mahogany Letter Holder

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian mahogany letter holder with tiered slotted dividers and brass handles on each

Category

Antique 19th Century British Victorian Letter Openers

Materials

Brass

19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

19th Century Carved Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

in Oak, it is carved on the top with 2 letter slots, one for UNANSWERED and the other for ANSWERED

Category

Antique 19th Century Gothic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box
Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

Arts and Crafts Golden Oak Correspondence, Post or Letter Box

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Oak, it has 2 letter slots in the top, one for POST IN and the other for POST OUT The interior has 2

Category

Antique 1880s Arts and Crafts Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Secretary
Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Secretary

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Secretary

$6,500

H 17 in W 20 in D 8 in

Edward Wormley for Dunbar Desk Secretary

By Edward Wormley

Located in Pawtucket, RI

Very rare desk secretary designed by Edward Wormley for Dunbar. Functional five drawers and letter

Category

Vintage 1950s Mid-Century Modern Desk Accessories

Materials

Brass

A Country House Post Box Early 20th Century
A Country House Post Box Early 20th Century

A Country House Post Box Early 20th Century

$5,681

H 38.19 in W 25.99 in D 15.75 in

A Country House Post Box Early 20th Century

Located in London, GB

A Country House Post Box
Early 20th Century In oak, with domed top and two letter slots, reading

Category

20th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Oak

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci
Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

$5,569Sale Price|20% Off

H 39.77 in W 48.04 in D 24.81 in

Fine Sheraton Revival Satinwood Inlaid Carlton House Desk. with Letter Boxes, Ci

By Thomas Sheraton

Located in Dereham, GB

pigeon holes Pair letter slots each side on top, concave shaped book slides with locks & keys, under

Category

Antique 1880s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

letter slots, six drawers with brass pulls. It is constructed of two pieces - top and bottom for ease of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

George III Mahogany Slant Top Desk
George III Mahogany Slant Top Desk

George III Mahogany Slant Top Desk

$2,250

H 37.5 in W 36 in D 20.25 in

George III Mahogany Slant Top Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

leather writing surface, drawers and letter slots, resting on square tapered legs. Knee clearance when

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Desks

Materials

Brass

Georg Petersens Mid Century Teak Desk Organizer Denmark
Georg Petersens Mid Century Teak Desk Organizer Denmark

Georg Petersens Mid Century Teak Desk Organizer Denmark

By Georg Petersens Møbelfabrik

Located in Cincinnati, OH

A teak top of the desk organizer with four letter slots , two storage cubies and an open top shelve

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Mid-Century Modern Desk Sets

Materials

Teak

Sheraton Tambour Desk
Sheraton Tambour Desk

Sheraton Tambour Desk

$7,900

H 39 in W 30 in D 22 in

Sheraton Tambour Desk

Located in Greenwich, CT

casement with letter slots covered by a retractable curved tambour door in alternating strips of satinwood

Category

Antique 1820s English Sheraton Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Satinwood

George II Bureau Bookcase - 18th Century Mahogany
George II Bureau Bookcase - 18th Century Mahogany

George II Bureau Bookcase - 18th Century Mahogany

$6,683

H 94 in W 46.5 in D 22.5 in

George II Bureau Bookcase - 18th Century Mahogany

Located in Potters Bar, GB

pigeon holes. 18th Century The upper section having 2 doors and an arrangement of pigeon holes and letter

Category

Antique 18th Century George II Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

English Regency Mahogany Chest / Desk
English Regency Mahogany Chest / Desk

English Regency Mahogany Chest / Desk

$2,250

H 45.5 in W 46.75 in D 23.75 in

English Regency Mahogany Chest / Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

flanked by small drawers and letter slots, below are 3 graduated drawers, paneled sides, resting on turned

Category

Antique 19th Century English Regency Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Materials

Brass

Russian Early 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany 'Bureau a Cylindre'
Russian Early 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany 'Bureau a Cylindre'

Russian Early 19th Century Empire Style Mahogany 'Bureau a Cylindre'

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

two additional drawers flanking a central slide opening to display letter slots, all decorated with

Category

Antique 19th Century Russian Empire Desks

Materials

Brass, Ormolu

Pair 19th Century Exterior French Doors with Wrought Iron
Pair 19th Century Exterior French Doors with Wrought Iron

Pair 19th Century Exterior French Doors with Wrought Iron

Located in Dallas, TX

iron lions' heads. The fancy letter slot remains with the pair for added nostalgia. Look closely and

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Arts and Crafts Doors and Gates

Materials

Iron, Wrought Iron

LARGE RARE VICTORIAN ANTIQUE MILITARY CAMPAIGN SPECiMEN TRUNK OR LETTERS TRUNK
LARGE RARE VICTORIAN ANTIQUE MILITARY CAMPAIGN SPECiMEN TRUNK OR LETTERS TRUNK

LARGE RARE VICTORIAN ANTIQUE MILITARY CAMPAIGN SPECiMEN TRUNK OR LETTERS TRUNK

Located in Pulborough, GB

reinforced metal hardware, it's built for durability. It may have compartments, letter slots, or specimen

Category

20th Century British Blanket Chests

Materials

Oak

19th Century Neoclassical Exterior Door with Transom and Jamb
19th Century Neoclassical Exterior Door with Transom and Jamb

19th Century Neoclassical Exterior Door with Transom and Jamb

Located in Dallas, TX

latticework motif appears on the smallest panel just below the letter slot. The original transom with glass

Category

Antique 1890s French Belle Époque Doors and Gates

Materials

Oak

Antique French Brass Letter Plate / Mail Slot, C. 1930's
Antique French Brass Letter Plate / Mail Slot, C. 1930's

Antique French Brass Letter Plate / Mail Slot, C. 1930's

Located in Ross, CA

Large brass letterbox plate made in France around the 1930's. Inner slot dimensions: 11" x 2.4"

Category

Vintage 1930s French Art Deco Architectural Elements

Materials

Brass

Edwardian Period Metamorphic Mahogany Pop-up Rise & Fall Writing Desk Work Table
Edwardian Period Metamorphic Mahogany Pop-up Rise & Fall Writing Desk Work Table

Edwardian Period Metamorphic Mahogany Pop-up Rise & Fall Writing Desk Work Table

Located in Forney, TX

and fall platform stationary gallery fitted with letter slots, divided compartments, pen tray and pair

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Side Tables

Materials

Leather, Mahogany

Antique English Cylinder-Top Pedestal Desk with Green Leather & Finished Back
Antique English Cylinder-Top Pedestal Desk with Green Leather & Finished Back

Antique English Cylinder-Top Pedestal Desk with Green Leather & Finished Back

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

letter slots. Offers a storage drawer above knee hole with fours drawers flanking each side on the

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Desks

Materials

Oak

Antique Art Nouveau Scottish Mahogany Floral Secretary Cabinet
Antique Art Nouveau Scottish Mahogany Floral Secretary Cabinet

Antique Art Nouveau Scottish Mahogany Floral Secretary Cabinet

By Charles Rennie Mackintosh

Located in Detroit, MI

a functional interior with letter slots, small drawers, and a prospect door veneered in satinwood. A

Category

Antique Early 1900s Scottish Art Nouveau Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's
Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's

Pair of early 20th Century mahogany Carlton house desk's

Located in Martlesham, GB

there are letter slots, both letter slides and the lift up stationary compartments also have workable

Category

Vintage 1910s British Edwardian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic
Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic

Antique Bureau Desk in Walnut Cartonnier Writing Office Table Provencal Rustic

Located in West Hollywood, CA

storage Large size in depth. and a lock original hardware , cubbies and letter slots. Solidly constructed

Category

Antique 18th Century French Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Metal

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table
Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

$2,500

H 35 in W 27.75 in D 28 in

Antique Slant-Front Drafting Desk Writing Table

Located in Forney, TX

compartment, gallery with two dovetailed drawers, letter slots and pigeon hole cubbies, brass cartouche shaped

Category

Early 20th Century Louis XVI Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Ebony, Kingwood, Mahogany, Maple, Palisander, Rosewood, Burl, Felt

Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780
Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780

Fine English George III Antique Mahogany Secretary Desk circa 1780

Located in Shippensburg, PA

gilt-tooled leather writing surface backed by a series of six pigeon-hole letter slots over a pair of

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

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Finely Carved English Desk
Finely Carved English Desk

Finely Carved English Desk

Unavailable

H 39 in W 42 in D 24 in

Finely Carved English Desk

Located in Toronto, ON

housing letter slots. Carving details in the Adam style.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Edwardian Satinwood and Marquetry Traveling Desk Compendium and Stand
Edwardian Satinwood and Marquetry Traveling Desk Compendium and Stand

Edwardian Satinwood and Marquetry Traveling Desk Compendium and Stand

Located in Pawleys Island, SC

with drawers, cubby holes and letter slots complete with all original contents that a traveling

Category

Early 20th Century English Edwardian Desks

Materials

Satinwood

Danish Modern Vanity Designed by Børge Mogensen
Danish Modern Vanity Designed by Børge Mogensen

Danish Modern Vanity Designed by Børge Mogensen

Unavailable

H 34.25 in W 39.5 in D 18.25 in

Danish Modern Vanity Designed by Børge Mogensen

By Børge Mogensen

Located in Portland, OR

drawer front drops down, providing a writing surface, three drawers on the right and three letter slots

Category

Mid-20th Century Danish Scandinavian Modern Dressers

Materials

Teak

18th Century Venetian Burled Olivewood Secretaire
18th Century Venetian Burled Olivewood Secretaire

18th Century Venetian Burled Olivewood Secretaire

Unavailable

H 105.5 in W 48.5 in D 24.75 in

18th Century Venetian Burled Olivewood Secretaire

Located in San Francisco, CA

above two mirrored doors that open to reveal an interior of letter slots and drawers. The lower

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Secretaires

Fine and Rare 18th Century English Inlaid Satinwood and Kingwood Oval Desk
Fine and Rare 18th Century English Inlaid Satinwood and Kingwood Oval Desk

Fine and Rare 18th Century English Inlaid Satinwood and Kingwood Oval Desk

Located in Millbrook, NY

with convex superstructure having three inlaid drawers over tambour doors concealing drawers and letter

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Kingwood, Mahogany, Satinwood

Black & Gold Hitchcock Style Secretary Desk & Chair - 2pc Set
Black & Gold Hitchcock Style Secretary Desk & Chair - 2pc Set

Black & Gold Hitchcock Style Secretary Desk & Chair - 2pc Set

By Lambert Hitchcock

Located in Middletown, MD

staple of American décor. Provides ample storage with a total of (8) letter slots and one large full

Category

20th Century American American Classical Desks

Materials

Maple

Antique Scandinavian Letter Slot in Bronze
Antique Scandinavian Letter Slot in Bronze

Antique Scandinavian Letter Slot in Bronze

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H 1.58 in W 12.41 in L 1.58 in

Antique Scandinavian Letter Slot in Bronze

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Old wide letter slot in patinated bronze. Manufactured in Denmark circa 1920. Wellkept and

Category

Vintage 1920s Danish Late Victorian Doors and Gates

Materials

Bronze

French Door with Letter Slot, circa 1850
French Door with Letter Slot, circa 1850

French Door with Letter Slot, circa 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

your home with fresh air on those beautiful days. Includes a mail box slot on the exterior side of the

Category

Antique 19th Century French Doors and Gates

Materials

Oak

A Handsome Anglo-Indian Ebony Domed Letter Box w/Bone Inlay
A Handsome Anglo-Indian Ebony Domed Letter Box w/Bone Inlay

A Handsome Anglo-Indian Ebony Domed Letter Box w/Bone Inlay

Located in San Francisco, CA

lid opening to reveal letter slots; resting on a conforming base with rolled foot, adorned overall

Category

Antique 19th Century Indian Boxes

A 19th Century English Victorian Country House Oak Desktop Letterbox Lamp
A 19th Century English Victorian Country House Oak Desktop Letterbox Lamp

A 19th Century English Victorian Country House Oak Desktop Letterbox Lamp

Located in New York, NY

cylindrical box form. The letter slot is inscribed "LETTERS". Measures: 18.5 x 18.5 x 33 Weighs: 12 Lbs.

Category

Antique 19th Century English Edwardian Table Lamps

Materials

Metal

Pair Mahogany Letter Boxes from an English Country House, ca. 1860
Pair Mahogany Letter Boxes from an English Country House, ca. 1860

Pair Mahogany Letter Boxes from an English Country House, ca. 1860

Located in Banner Elk, NC

tops with raised molding to the letter slot; key is present, English, ca. 1860. With a beautifully

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century English Victorian Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mahogany

Antique Mission Quartersawn Oak Chifferobe Armoire Dresser Secretary Desk 63"
Antique Mission Quartersawn Oak Chifferobe Armoire Dresser Secretary Desk 63"

Antique Mission Quartersawn Oak Chifferobe Armoire Dresser Secretary Desk 63"

Located in Dayton, OH

quartersawn oak featuring hanging armoire, sloped secretary writing desk with cubbies / letter slots and

Category

Early 20th Century Mission Secretaires

Materials

Oak

Antique Country House Letter Box by Army & Navy
Antique Country House Letter Box by Army & Navy

Antique Country House Letter Box by Army & Navy

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H 14.18 in W 9.26 in D 7.09 in

Antique Country House Letter Box by Army & Navy

Located in Northampton, GB

made from English Oak, this lovely Antique Country House Post Box features a large brass letter slot

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Decorative Boxes

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk
Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk

Antique Georgian Mahogany Breakfront China Cabinet Sideboard Secretary Desk

Located in West Hartford, CT

letter slots, six drawers with brass pulls. It is constructed of two pieces - top and bottom for ease of

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Mahogany

Stained Pine 2 Piece Campaign Style Chest with Secretary Drawer
Stained Pine 2 Piece Campaign Style Chest with Secretary Drawer

Stained Pine 2 Piece Campaign Style Chest with Secretary Drawer

Located in Palm Beach, FL

writing surface, 3 drawer and letter slot interior. Stained pine, with recessed brass hardware, brass

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Lovig Teak Desk
Lovig Teak Desk

Lovig Teak Desk

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H 28.5 in W 64 in D 29 in

Lovig Teak Desk

Located in Philadelphia, PA

top extension to the top conceals various cubby holes and letter slots which can face one sitting at

Category

Vintage 1950s Danish Desks

Early to Mid 19th C. 2 Piece Campaign Secretary Chest
Early to Mid 19th C. 2 Piece Campaign Secretary Chest

Early to Mid 19th C. 2 Piece Campaign Secretary Chest

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A early to mid 19th C. campaign secretary chest in 2 pieces, with pull down drawer, letter slots

Category

Antique 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers

Three Drawer Cabriole Leg Dresser Base
Three Drawer Cabriole Leg Dresser Base

Three Drawer Cabriole Leg Dresser Base

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H 31 in W 38 in D 20 in

Three Drawer Cabriole Leg Dresser Base

Located in Greenwich, CT

and lustre. Fitted patch to top surface possibly indicating the presence of a letter slot at an

Category

Antique 1760s English Sideboards

Materials

Oak

Small-Scale Oak Royal Mail Pillar Letter Box
Small-Scale Oak Royal Mail Pillar Letter Box

Small-Scale Oak Royal Mail Pillar Letter Box

Located in London, GB

box body is fitted with a brass ‘LETTERS’ plaque, concealing the letter-slot, and, below, a sign reads

Category

Early 20th Century English Victorian Models and Miniatures

Materials

Brass

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk
Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk

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H 54.5 in W 35.5 in D 18.5 in

Danish Modern Teak Secretary Desk

Located in Minneapolis, MN

storage shelves and letter slots on middle shelf surface, an upper shelf for books and a cubby space at

Category

Mid-20th Century European Scandinavian Modern Secretaires

Materials

Teak

Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel
Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel

Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel

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H 34 in W 54 in D 25 in

Vintage Campaign Style Desk by Drexel

By Drexel

Located in W Allenhurst, NJ

hidden beneath rolling tambour doors. Behind the writing surface are additional letter slots and two

Category

Vintage 1970s American Campaign Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Georgian Style Grey Painted Breakfront Book Case
Georgian Style Grey Painted Breakfront Book Case

Georgian Style Grey Painted Breakfront Book Case

Located in Bradenton, FL

writing surface are pigeon hole letter slots over four small drawers. There are also four wooden doors

Category

Antique 19th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George II Style Burl Walnut Slant Top Desk
Antique George II Style Burl Walnut Slant Top Desk

Antique George II Style Burl Walnut Slant Top Desk

Located in Laguna Beach, CA

letter slots, below are two burled walnut top drawers and 3 graduated burled walnut lower drawers, all

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Desks

Materials

Brass

Early 20th Century Mahogany Carlton House Desk
Early 20th Century Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Early 20th Century Mahogany Carlton House Desk

Located in Martlesham, GB

the super structure are letter slots into the concave cupboards, it’s crossbanded all-over with

Category

Vintage 1920s English Desks

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Mahogany Wardrobe and Butlers Secretary c. Late 18th Century
Antique George III Mahogany Wardrobe and Butlers Secretary c. Late 18th Century

Antique George III Mahogany Wardrobe and Butlers Secretary c. Late 18th Century

Located in Westfield, MA

fitted writing compartment with a fall front desk, numerous small drawers, and letter slots, all adorned

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English George III Wardrobes and Armoires

Materials

Mahogany, Satinwood

Pair of Period Directoire Doors from France, Oak and Iron, Circa 1800
Pair of Period Directoire Doors from France, Oak and Iron, Circa 1800

Pair of Period Directoire Doors from France, Oak and Iron, Circa 1800

Located in Dallas, TX

Directoire panel with a bronze plated letter slot. The other door has a knocker in the shape of a fist. And

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Directoire Doors and Gates

Materials

Poplar

Antique Writing Desk Bureau Chest English Georgian Mahogany Quality, circa 1800
Antique Writing Desk Bureau Chest English Georgian Mahogany Quality, circa 1800

Antique Writing Desk Bureau Chest English Georgian Mahogany Quality, circa 1800

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

for support, and benefits from working lock and key In the fitted area storage cubbies and letter

Category

Antique Early 1800s Great Britain (UK) Georgian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Mahogany

Antique George III Period Slant Front Oak Desk on Slipper Feet, England
Antique George III Period Slant Front Oak Desk on Slipper Feet, England

Antique George III Period Slant Front Oak Desk on Slipper Feet, England

Located in Shippensburg, PA

fitted interior with eight pigeon-hole letter slots over three drawers; one of the centre pigeon-hole

Category

Antique 1760s British George III Desks

Materials

Brass, Iron

American Chippendale Mahogany Antique Slant-Front Writing Desk, circa 1790
American Chippendale Mahogany Antique Slant-Front Writing Desk, circa 1790

American Chippendale Mahogany Antique Slant-Front Writing Desk, circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

access to a series of four pigeon-hole letter slots with arched valences over four small drawers on

Category

Antique 18th Century American Chippendale Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Unusual six plank chest with slotted top
Unusual six plank chest with slotted top

Unusual six plank chest with slotted top

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H 21.5 in W 31 in D 10.5 in

Unusual six plank chest with slotted top

Located in Greenwich, CT

Unusual six plank pitch pine coffer with shaped bootjack ends, the top with eight letter sized

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

English Queen Anne Style Oak Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 18th Century
English Queen Anne Style Oak Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 18th Century

English Queen Anne Style Oak Antique Secretary Desk with Bookcase, 18th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

. The desk is organized with a series of pigeon-hole letter slots with scalloped valances over small

Category

Antique 18th Century English Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass

19th Century Petite English Regency Mahogany & Burl Walnut Antique Writing Desk
19th Century Petite English Regency Mahogany & Burl Walnut Antique Writing Desk

19th Century Petite English Regency Mahogany & Burl Walnut Antique Writing Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

revealing a series of pigeon-hole letter slots and an early leather writing surface. The entire case is

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century British Regency Desks

Materials

Brass

Moore Insurance Patent Desk
Moore Insurance Patent Desk

Moore Insurance Patent Desk

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H 51.5 in W 50 in D 43 in

Moore Insurance Patent Desk

Located in New Orleans, LA

locked, allowing one's "office" to be safe and secure, and an exterior letter slot allowed important

Category

Antique 19th Century American Victorian Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Italian Venetian Style Blue-Painted Trompe l'Oeil Secretary Desk
Italian Venetian Style Blue-Painted Trompe l'Oeil Secretary Desk

Italian Venetian Style Blue-Painted Trompe l'Oeil Secretary Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

reveals a single pigeon-hole letter slot over a small drawer with two larger drawers situated on either

Category

20th Century Italian Secretaires

Materials

Glass, Paint

English Antique George III Mahogany Slant-Front Writing Desk circa 1790
English Antique George III Mahogany Slant-Front Writing Desk circa 1790

English Antique George III Mahogany Slant-Front Writing Desk circa 1790

Located in Shippensburg, PA

a tidy interior with three pigeon-hole letter slots over three tiny drawers flanking a central

Category

Antique Late 18th Century George III Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

Rare American Queen Anne Child’s Slant-Front Desk, New England ca. 1760
Rare American Queen Anne Child’s Slant-Front Desk, New England ca. 1760

Rare American Queen Anne Child’s Slant-Front Desk, New England ca. 1760

Located in Shippensburg, PA

miniature hand-dovetailed drawers below five pigeon-hole letter slots; it retains the original cut steel

Category

Antique 18th Century American Queen Anne Desks

Materials

Brass, Steel, Iron

Exceptional English George III Cylindrical Mahogany Leather Writing Desk
Exceptional English George III Cylindrical Mahogany Leather Writing Desk

Exceptional English George III Cylindrical Mahogany Leather Writing Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

veneer patches. Age appropriate surface wear. Leather early and worn, warp to larger letter slot

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British George III Desks

Materials

Bronze

Edwardian letter box
Edwardian letter box

Edwardian letter box

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H 11 in W 8.5 in D 6.5 in

Edwardian letter box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Early 20th Century English oak letter box with lettered brass slot and locking front door.

Category

Early 20th Century English Decorative Objects

Materials

Brass

William IV Antique Rosewood Writing Desk Secrétaire á Abattant, English
William IV Antique Rosewood Writing Desk Secrétaire á Abattant, English

William IV Antique Rosewood Writing Desk Secrétaire á Abattant, English

Located in Shippensburg, PA

. The fitted interior is a delightful display of eight pigeon-hole letter slots over stacks of six

Category

Antique 19th Century English William IV Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Antique Cylinder Desk c. 1880-1910
French Louis XVI Style Antique Cylinder Desk c. 1880-1910

French Louis XVI Style Antique Cylinder Desk c. 1880-1910

Located in Shippensburg, PA

. Three small drawers are arranged beneath three letter-slots. The rolling top locks with great security

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XVI Desks

English  Calamander Letter Box
English  Calamander Letter Box

English Calamander Letter Box

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H 5 in W 8.5 in D 5 in

English Calamander Letter Box

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English calamander gilt brass and bone mounted letter box with 2 slots marked "Unanswered" and

Category

Antique 19th Century English Boxes

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk with Bookcase circa 1780

Located in Shippensburg, PA

compartments. On either side of these are situated four pigeon-hole letter slots over four drawers. The lower

Category

Antique 18th Century English George III Bookcases

Materials

Bronze

Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili
Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili

Biedermeier Style Burled Birchwood Secretary Desk by Colombo Mobili

By Colombo Mobili

Located in Shippensburg, PA

prospect door over a drawer flanked on either side by six pigeon-hole letter slots over an open compartment

Category

21st Century and Contemporary Italian Biedermeier Desks

Materials

Brass

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century
English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century

English George III Mahogany Secretary Desk and Bookcase, 18th Century

Located in Shippensburg, PA

single horizontal drawer over four pigeon-hole letter slots over two half-width horizontal drawers. The

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Antique 18th Century English George III Secretaires

Materials

Brass

Nickel Silvered Art Deco Letter Holder & Opener
Nickel Silvered Art Deco Letter Holder & Opener

Nickel Silvered Art Deco Letter Holder & Opener

Located in North Miami, FL

Three slot nickel silvered letter holder with personal card holder in front. The card holder area

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American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810
American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810

American Federal Inlaid Mahogany Antique Secretary Writing Desk, circa 1790-1810

Located in Shippensburg, PA

open to reveal six pigeon-hole letter slots with scalloped valances below four and over three drawers

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Antique Late 18th Century American Federal Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Brass

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Nickel Silvered Art Deco Letter Holder & Opener Ensemble

Nickel Silvered Art Deco Letter Holder & Opener Ensemble

Located in North Miami, FL

Three slot nickel silvered letter holder with personal card holder in front. The card holder area

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20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

American Chippendale Slant Front Desk
American Chippendale Slant Front Desk

American Chippendale Slant Front Desk

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H 44 in W 41.5 in D 22 in

American Chippendale Slant Front Desk

Located in Shippensburg, PA

-one drawers beneath four pigeon-hole letter slots. The document drawer sides are covered with period

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Antique 18th Century and Earlier American Chippendale Secretaires

Alexander Julian Home Colours Secretary Desk & Bookcase Dome Top Cabinet
Alexander Julian Home Colours Secretary Desk & Bookcase Dome Top Cabinet

Alexander Julian Home Colours Secretary Desk & Bookcase Dome Top Cabinet

Located in Dayton, OH

to reveal five letter or cubby slots flanked by three small drawers to either side and one long

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Late 20th Century Bookcases

Materials

Glass, Cherry

Antique Italian Louis XV Rocaille Desk Stand with Double Inkwell
Antique Italian Louis XV Rocaille Desk Stand with Double Inkwell

Antique Italian Louis XV Rocaille Desk Stand with Double Inkwell

Located in Forney, TX

detailed, Louis XV style, Rocaille form encrier, with a raised back single slot letter holder decorated

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Midcentury Brutalist Door Handle with Letter Slot, Doorbell and Bronze Keyhole
Midcentury Brutalist Door Handle with Letter Slot, Doorbell and Bronze Keyhole

Midcentury Brutalist Door Handle with Letter Slot, Doorbell and Bronze Keyhole

Located in München, DE

Rare massive midcentury Brutalist door handle in a set with letter slot, doorbell and keyhole

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Vintage 1960s German Mid-Century Modern Doors and Gates

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Bronze

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19th Century English Painted Iron Wall Mailbox with Front Door and Letter Slot

Located in Dallas, TX

mail holder features a classic lion head with a letter slot on the front door. This exterior piece is

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Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

Remarkable Black Forest Carved Letter Box- SALE PRICE
Remarkable Black Forest Carved Letter Box- SALE PRICE

Remarkable Black Forest Carved Letter Box- SALE PRICE

Located in NYC, NY

central monogram to front and four letter slots. A one of a kind carving masterpiece.

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Early 20th Century German Black Forest Decorative Boxes

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19th Century French Lacquered Mirrored Letter Holder with Painted Floral Motifs
19th Century French Lacquered Mirrored Letter Holder with Painted Floral Motifs

19th Century French Lacquered Mirrored Letter Holder with Painted Floral Motifs

Located in Dallas, TX

France, circa 1870, the wooden piece features an oval mirror with mercury glass, and double letter-slot

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Antique Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Decorative Boxes

Materials

Mercury Glass, Wood

Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk with White Top
Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk with White Top

Mid-Century Teak Writing Desk with White Top

Located in Astoria, NY

Mid-Century teak writing desk with letter slots and two drawers. The writing surface of the desk is

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20th Century Mid-Century Modern Desks and Writing Tables

Materials

Wood

Art Deco Era French Mailbox
Art Deco Era French Mailbox

Art Deco Era French Mailbox

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H 20 in W 14 in D 10 in

Art Deco Era French Mailbox

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This aluminum boite aux lettres, or mailbox, is fully functional with letter slot and door. A

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Vintage 1940s French Art Deco Boxes

Materials

Aluminum, Steel

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