Antique Paper Documents

This table bears its original elaborate label and papered lining. Documented examples are rare and this is an especially different card table of truly classic form.

Between 1898 and 1902 he studied at the Vienna School of Arts and Crafts under Koloman Moser and counts towards his most talented students. The paper pattern for the vase documented ...

19th century French domed box with its original handle customised on the outside and inside with a variety of old manuscripts and documents.     

With its original key, one drawer and several paper, documents, letters shelves.

Today, it can be used as a side table or used to store and organize paper documents. The mahogany veneer has been thoughtfully matched and inlaid, making this cabinet as beautiful as...

This historically significant collection of letters is from the Ministers and trusted Generals serving Napoleon Bonaparte during his reign as the French Emperor from 1804-1814, and t...

English 18th Century tooled leather document box with original brass handle and iron lock, the slightly domed top with diamond tooled design and arched boarder, still retaining some ...

Large framed English legal document on parchment. Beautifully executed in lithography and dating back to the 1800's (the second part of the actual date is obscured by foxing of the p...

This incredibly rare document is hand written in ink on beautiful old paper, which is dated 1597.

The document is dated December 29, 1802 and was written in Washington, D.C., as indicated at the top of the document.

Teak was favored for British Colonial bookcases in part due to the fact that it was ideal for protecting paper documents and books from voracious tropical insects.

Ness Walker, Richmond Yorks, Xmas 1895' Similarly shaped lock escutcheon with inset working lock — key present The interior presents a two-piece black leather skiver with quality g...

Batismal record for Maria Ursula, dated 1811, size: 13 1/2" x 8". Overall good condition for it's age, some creasing. Great all seeing eye at top. Presented in a nice early grain pai...

Nautilus - American Civil War Document is an interesting printed document from 1860 ca. entitled 'The Nautilus system of coast defence', which illustrates the innovative project for ...

Autograph Document signed and dated [Rio de Janeiro] 15 de Maio 1858 by Luis Alves de Lima (Rio de Janeiro, 1803 - ib., 1880), Duke of Caxias, Brazilian army officer, and President o...

Teak was favored for British Colonial bookcases in part due to the fact that it was ideal for protecting paper documents and books from voracious tropical insects.

Teak was favored for British Colonial bookcases in part due to the fact that it was ideal for protecting paper documents and books from voracious tropical insects.

Teak was favored for British Colonial bookcases in part due to the fact that it was ideal for protecting paper documents and books from voracious tropical insects.

We have a sister plate 39 with same frame that would be a superb set, From the edition issued in the book Documents Décoratifs, published by the Librarie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, Pa...

This 1898 Action au Porteur (share certificate) marks one of the earliest and most iconic pieces in the Paris-France series. Unlike the obligations (bonds), which were debt instrumen...

A Document Boxes in book form in colorful marbled paper on board with tie ribbons, used in an office to organize and keep documents filed away.

Pair of Chinese document boxes on stand with original brass chased mounts, paper lined interior with Chinese writing, carved scalloped skirts , and resting on rectangular stands with...

"Pair of original antique documents belonging to Reverand William Earnshaw, one representing his commission with the 49th Pennsylvania Infantry Regiment as regimental chaplain in 186...

A relic from the family of Bounty Mutineer John Adams: An exceptionally rare documented piece of Bark Cloth from the Pitcairn Islands, with a fragment of paper pinned to it stating ‘...

Dimensions: Frame: 45cm, 18” high and 48.8cm, 19.5” in length; document: 15cm, 6” high and 20cm, 8” in length. The elegant and detailed carved 19th century orange colored hardwood f...

Italian blue paper book form file document boxes. the spine in marbled turquoise paper the original ribbon to the center, opening to reveal a roomy vacant inner storage compartment...

A small chip to the right margin. Wrinkles to documents near paper seals. Document is archivally framed to the highest standards, with two printed portraits on either side, in a cust...

Over the course of its life, damaged and weakened areas were carefully repaired using layers of old paper—fragments of historical documents and aged washi—applied one upon another.

Earle Yancey, Registrar, in black ink, with no fading to Yancey’s signature or inscriptions in the document. Blue paper seal adhered at middle left.

Seals (emblems) were popular devices used during the 19th Century for making impressions in wax, clay, or paper to authenticate documents or to prevent interference with a package.

There are light stains on bottom paper margin. The document measures 15.25 x 10.5 inches.

Unusual antique bamboo shelf having 11 shelves, each 2.5 inch lower than the next, making this stylish shelf perfect for storing and organizing paper documents, artwork etc. Chic arc...

Crafted of oak in the Arts and Crafts style, the cabinet has sixteen shallow drawers ideal for flat storage of maps, blueprints, or other paper documents. The thin drawers are held i...

Although today the wax seal is commonly used to enclose paper documents, its origins date back to before the invention of pen or paper.

In the early 1900s, document boxes in the shape of ledgers or books were increasingly popular.

Fine late 18th Century English red grained leather document box with original brass handle and gilt brass escutcheon, original printed paper liner.

This incredibly rare document is hand written in ink on beautiful old paper, which is dated 1597.

Ancient flyer "mazziniano" is an original document of Italian" Risorgimento" realized in 1860 ca.

Teak was favored for British Colonial bookcases in part due to the fact that it was ideal for protecting paper documents and books from voracious tropical insects.

Teak was favored for British Colonial bookcases in part due to the fact that it was ideal for protecting paper documents and books from voracious tropical insects.

Historical Document by Roosevelt is a precious T.D.S. (Typewritten Document Signed) by the President of the United States of America Franklin Delano Roosevelt (1882 - 1945) to Charle...

They represent the idealized roles of women in society, industry, and economy, making the financial document feel almost like a civic pledge as much as an investment tool.

We have a sister Plate 40 with same frame that would be a superb set, From the edition issued in the book Documents Décoratifs, published by the Librarie Centrale des Beaux-Arts, Pa...

The box is of an impressive size and was used to store paper documents. Both sides of the lid were elaborately decorated with maki-e and the edge was befitted with lead rim, an early...

A highly decorative collection of 12 cardboard document boxes, the original red ground has faded and been sun bleach to a leave a wonderful overall look.

More information coming soon… A set of 10 Italian document boxes, dating to circa 1915, in the form of books. Made from cream colored boards, each book has a different identificati...

This wax is used by museums around the world to protect everything from beads like these to fragile paper documents. The necklace has been freshly restrung, matching exactly the meth...

The spine has been covered in marbleized paper while the rest of the holder is in white paper.

The material used is old paper, likely repurposed from documents dating back to the late Edo to early Meiji period.

There is a natural aged tone to the paper, which is common for documents of this vintage, and it adds to its antique character.

Accompanied by two manuscript documents on paper listing the scenes depicted in each cameo.

The upper drawer has a paper labeled “Documents,” which suggests that important documents and materials were once stored there.

This exceptionally large document, measuring 26½ x 22 inches, is dated 21st March 1863. Boasting impeccable penmanship the document is an Indenture made between Charles Dickens ('Of ...

French framed document. This document was provided by the French Government and served as a city charter. Originally hung in town hall. Early 19c.

A document signed by Victor Hugo in vibrant blue ink.

An official royal letter signed by King James I in 1616. Regarding plans for his famous state visit to Scotland in 1617 James VI and I (1566 – 1625) was King of Scotland as James V...

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are entitled "Journal des missions Evangeliques» with Map (Mission...

Set of old books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called for example  « Commentary on the Psalms ». These beaut...

Set of old bound books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These beautiful books are perfect to fill a nice library. Sizes may vary.

An Italian mid-19th century Renaissance oil on board representing a "Mother and Child". The Renaissance revival style painting in the manner of a Raphaelite Madonna and Child, of a s...

Charming and Whimsical "Stacked Books" Decorative Side Table crafted to resemble a casually stacked collection of oversized leather-bound literary classics. The table features realis...

Madonna and child, Classical 19th century painting. This lovely oil painting was purchased in Spain. The artist is unknown. The painting still maintains its original finish and ha...

Set of old religious books dating from the 19th century. From an old protestant library near Le Havre in France. These books are called "Commentaries". These beautiful books are perf...

Designed to appear as a stack of books, this box is the perfect place to store your treasures. The hinged box is made of wood, and the books are trimmed in gold paint. This piece we...

Antique 19th century hand painted Chinese fan with mother of pearl faces, Qing dynasty, the fan features black and gold lacquered handled a colorful screen with a figural, hand paint...

Anonymous Bamboo Forest Early Taisho era. Circa 1910-1915. Six-panel Japanese Screen. Mineral pigment, gofun and ink on silk. A six-panel Japanese folding screen, painted on silk in...

This unusual table-top 'Psyche' table mirror dates from the 18th century, its wooden frame beautifully crafted from yellow-lacquered wood and decorated with hand-painted chinoiserie ...

Exquisite Émile Gallé “Clematis” Table Lamp, ca. 1900 An extraordinary example of French Art Nouveau glass artistry, this Clematis table lamp by Émile Gallé (1846–1904) features a r...

Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.

19th century antique Chinese hand painted gold lacquer scene gilt fan 100 faces with original lacquer box, fan is 17 inch x 9.5 x 1, the lacquer fan box is 10.5 x 2.5 x 2 inch.

A fine Japanese wood Hibachi with copper insert circa 1900-30s end of Meiji to Taisho Period. It can be used as a unique planter or to showcase an ikebana design. Hibachi means "fir...

Original antique travel poster for Monaco Monte Carlo by the notable Czech illustrator, graphic artist and painter Alphonse Mucha (Alfons Maria Mucha; 1860-1939) featuring a stunning...

We are delighted to offer this stunning Art Nouveau style salon lamp, a faithful reinterpretation of the "Hanging Head Dragonfly Shade and Mosaic and Turtleback Base" model created b...

A Japanese lacquered wood Naga Fubako (a long box used to store document or large scroll painting), circa 19th century Meiji period. The rectangular box features an unusually deep li...

19th century gilt-decorated lacquer Chinese comb, very beautiful piece.

This remarkable Japanese portable writing set contains the instruments of sublime artistic expression. Also known as a yatate, this Meiji-period set includes a low writing table, an ...