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French Circa 1870 Bronze Brass Mounted Letters Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
French circa 1870 bronze brass mounted letters box. Period Second Empire. Patinated bronze with
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1870s French Empire Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Bronze
Antique Victorian Coromandel Brass Wooden Letters Stationery Casket Box Betjeman
Located in Dublin, Ireland
carcass with lavish polished brass decoration. The dome shaped hinged cover opening to reveal an original
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Mid-19th Century Irish Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 8.75 in D 4.5 in
Stunning Mid 1800s Burl Walnut & Brass Desktop / Letters Box with Silky Interior
Located in Lisse, NL
, are its striking brass and white lucite-like ornaments, the unique lock plate and its silk lined roof
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
H 5.7 in W 7.8 in D 4.5 in
Louis XV style folding screen decorated with hunting scene, pockets for letters
Located in Gorssel, GE
leather, topped with a thick layer of varnish, mounted with gilt brass appliqués. Made around 1900
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1890s European Louis XV Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
H 25.99 in W 29.93 in D 0.79 in
Inkstand in leather in the shape of a heart for love letters. Late 19th Century
Located in Knivsta, SE
Beautiful Inkstand in leather in the shape of a heart for your love letters. Made in France during
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Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
H 1.58 in W 2.37 in D 2.37 in
19th Century Leather Covered Box with a Domed Lid, Brass Handle and Hinges
Located in Van Nuys, CA
and decorated with borders of brass tacks, including the letters A.T. on its lid, and two diamond
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Early 19th Century American Federal Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 12.75 in D 8.25 in
19th Century Bocce Balls, France, Set of Three
Located in Point Richmond, CA
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The first ball has the letters PP in brass, the second has the number 9 in brass, while the third has
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Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass, Iron
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
door features two center brass wheels with alphabet letters. A two-letter combination activates the key
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 23.25 in W 16.25 in D 14 in
19th Century Victorian Period Mahogany Country House Letter Box
Located in Petworth,West Sussex, GB
letter box. A moulded top above a hinged door with a brass plate engraved 'Letters' and a shuttered
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Wood
"Rainbow" Nameboard with Antique Light
Located in Norwell, MA
starboard lantern of solid copper with brass handle. The letters are deeply carved and gilded. Lantern is
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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Wood
Victorian Country House Oak Letterbox
Located in New York, NY
With a brass slot stamped “LETTERS” above a hinged door with two glazed panels and a self-locking
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1880s English Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
20th Century Edwardian Arts & Craft Canopy Fireplace Fire Grate
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
sides and actual date letters complete with brass finial columns. Large burning area at 18"
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Early 1900s British Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Superb Quality French 19th Century Kingwood Freestanding Occasional Table
Located in Suffolk, GB
brass plaque with engraved letters, possibly 'CC' with exquisitely inlaid brass wire to the edge.
The
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Ormolu
H 27.5 in W 24.5 in D 16.25 in
Antique English Oak and Brass Letters Box, circa 1890
Located in Bath, GB
in the top of the lid is marked with a brass-mounted plaque, engraved "Letters".
Excellent
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1890s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
19THC ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED TRUNK FROM NEW ENGLAND
Located in Los Angeles, CA
19THC ORIGINAL PAINT DECORATED TRUNK/BOX WITH ORIGINAL BRASS LETTERS "RHB" OF THE PERIOD FROM NEW
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19th Century American Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Wood
Royal Navy Edwardian “Grog Tub”, Oak and Brass Sailor’s Rum Barrel
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
the navy toast in large brass letters on the side
“The King God Bless Him”
The barrel is a 10
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Early 20th Century English Steampunk Antique Brass Letters
Early 20th Century English Printers Letter Press Collectors Cabinet
Located in Staffordshire, GB
century printers collectors cabinet.
20-drawer cabinet originally built to house the brass letters for
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1920s British Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Wood
Victorian English Brass Mesh Letters Box or Caddy, circa 1880
Located in Bath, GB
this one on a recent buying trip.
Made from brass wire mesh, it would sit perfect on a desk or foyer
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1880s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Coromandel Brass Wooden Letters Stationery Writing Box Casket
Located in Dublin, Ireland
carcass with lavish polished brass decoration. The dome shaped hinged cover opening to reveal an original
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
H 6.5 in W 8.75 in D 4.5 in
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
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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
Massive Regency Library Attributed to Gillows of Lancaster & London
Located in North Miami, FL
in this piece). Note: this library has original brass letters A through H. All original shelves are
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19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Letters
1900s Regency Brass Arrow Sconces
Located in Charleston, SC
feature a lyre framed by swans with a grecian face. The sconces have been stamped in the brass the letters
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Early 1900s American Regency Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
Vintage Brass Plated Sign c.1960-1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
An original brass plated sign with enameled letters and original brass screws.
CREATOR
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Early 20th Century Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Metal
Rare Antique English Mahogany Leather Top Ebony Inlaid Oval Rent Table
Located in Astoria, NY
brass casters. Three letters of the alphabet are on each of the 8 drawers. Letters “J” and “U” are not
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1860s Virgin Islands Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
Rare English Victorian Period Oak Country House Pillar Form Mailbox
Located in San Francisco, CA
front door opening to reveal the letters inside. Retains its original brass registration plaque. This
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1870s English Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
heavy side handles and is decorated with studded hobnails. The front door features two center brass
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 10 in W 17.5 in L 10 in
English Georgian Bow Front Chest Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
gently worn leather top is present, the ideal material for writing letters. Brass hardware is found on
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19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Metal, Brass
Large George III Mahogany Rent Table
Located in Dallas, TX
have brass plaques with alphabet letters, the whole sits upon a turned pedestal with 4 legged base
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19th Century English Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Mahogany, Leather
Early 19th Century Leather Covered Document Box from Boston
By Robert Burr Saddle & Trunk Maker 1
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This all original document box is covered in kid glove leather and brass tack button letters and
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Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Pine
Antique Underwood Typewriter c. 1945
Located in San Francisco, CA
properly. New ribbon. The keys are brass and black with gold letters. All the keys work properly and strike
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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Steel, Nickel
1874 Carved Oak Base for an Antoine Louis Barye Bronze
Located in Dallas, TX
one of his original bronzes. It has his initials, last name and year the bronze was created in brass
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1870s French Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Oak
Beautiful Victorian Mahogany Glass and Brass Letter Box, c. 1890
Located in Heathfield, GB
in the top with ebony inlays and brass letters 'N' and 'S' and original working lock with key
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
Mother-of-Pearl Book of Prayer with Ihs Embossed Brass Clasp and Gilt Pages
Located in Lisse, NL
word for prayers) in brass lettering. The brass letters are perfectly curved around the back of this
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19th Century Belgian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
H 4.85 in W 3.55 in D 1.2 in
Late 19th Century matched pair of tramp art mirrors
Located in London, GB
picture frames as the brass letters could have been the initials of a pictured couple.
Size in inches
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1890s Unknown Early Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Pine
Stunning Mid 1800s Burl Walnut & Brass Desktop / Letters Box Working Lock & Key
Located in Lisse, NL
, are its striking brass ornaments, the unique lock plate and a variety of other (hand engraved) brass
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
H 6.7 in W 9.45 in D 5.2 in
A scale weighs travel letters, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
A scale weighs travel letters of gilt brass, S-shaped round plate of gilt brass. Ring to hold it
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Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
French Brass Wall Display Cabinet, Early 1900s
Located in Copenhagen K, DK
condition. The old brass signage with red letters can be removed if so desired.
A very useful piece for
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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
Brass With Tiffany Glass NYC Electric Subway Sign, circa 1920
By Louis Comfort Tiffany
Located in Port Jervis, NY
Spectacular and rare brass with individual letters handcrafted Tiffany glass. Opalescent glass
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1920s American Industrial Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
Antique Arts & Crafts Styled Hammered Brass Newspaper or Magazine Rack or Holder
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This hand hammered brass newspaper holder is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United
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Early 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
H 7.5 in W 8 in D 3 in
19th Century Bocce Balls, Italy or France, Set of Three
Located in Point Richmond, CA
and brass nails
The first ball has a diamond symbol in brass, the second has the letters J V and
Category
Late 19th Century French Folk Art Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass, Iron
A 19th Century English Victorian Oak Desktop Letterbox
Located in Englewood, NJ
cylindrical box form with a domed top carved with a central boss within a cusped border. The brass letter
Category
19th Century English Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
on each panel. The front door features two center brass wheels with alphabet letters. A two-letter
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Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 14.75 in W 19.75 in D 12.5 in
19th Century French Polished Cast Iron Safe with Key and Two-Letter Combination
Located in Dallas, TX
on each panel. The front door features two center brass wheels with alphabet letters. A two-letter
Category
Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass, Iron
H 20 in W 15 in D 13 in
Bronze and Milk Glass Two-Sided Lamp
By I.P. Frink
Located in Peekskill, NY
frame is bronze with brass cut-out letters over milk glass.
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Letters
1800s Post Office Window
Located in Peekskill, NY
mail, the brass mail slot reads letters. It has the original gated window ant two doors to close it
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Early 19th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Letters
English Victorian Brass Letters -- Spelling Antiques
Located in Southampton, NY
English Large Victorian Brass Letters -- Spelling Antiques. The Letters Appear To Be Handmade In A
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19th Century Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
Antique French Brass Letters
Located in New Orleans, LA
Exquisite brass letter from France, circa 1880. Each letter is a different size & has patinated
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19th Century French Antique Brass Letters
Large builder's model of Art Deco motor launch 'Duke'
Located in London, GB
‘DUKE’ in polished brass letters behind the cockpit. The model rests on its original hardwood cradle
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Metal
Antique Oak Glazed Victorian Letter Post Box 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique oak letter box with brass "Letters" slot in the top with a bevelled glazed post leaves
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
Incredibly Burled Wood Baby Grand Piano by Schiedmayer
Located in North Hollywood, CA
out of solid brass letters, and cut into the wood. The soundboard and mechanics are solid, and has a
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19th Century German Antique Brass Letters
Neat Oak and Brass Victorian Letter Box, circa 1880
Located in Edinburgh, GB
ogee moulded fore-edge, there is a brass plaque stating ‘letters’, and beneath is large oak door with
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
Antique Oak Engraved Brass Country House Letter Post Box 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Country house letter box made of solid oak with an engraved brass letter slot with red letters V
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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century Country House Oak Letter Box with Brass Slot and Beveled Glass
Located in Pau, FR
-mounted posting box titled "Letters" and with a further brass-framed and beveled glass panel for
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Mid-19th Century English Country Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
H 8.75 in W 12 in L 8.75 in
Vintage Case by Aux Etats Unis, Paris, circa 1920's.
By Aux Etats Unis
Located in Kilmarnock, VA
the letters "LBJ". The brass latch reads "Aux Etats Unis, 229 Rue St. Honore, Paris."
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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
19th c. English Pine Chest/Blanket Box
Located in Culver City, CA
dovetailing construction, iron handles and brass hinges and lock with the four lever brand marking. There is
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19th Century British Antique Brass Letters
Vintage Brass CAFE Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
Vintage brass CAFE sign. Four individual letters. Original patina. Each letter has hanging hooks on
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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
French Brass Letter Holder
Located in Summerland, CA
French antique brass letter holder. Beautiful panels of cast brass with divided compartments for
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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass
Arts & Crafts Letter Box
Located in Janvry, Essonne
decorations on the copper box and four brass brackets.
Three spaces for letters and changed velvet lining
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Letters
Materials
Brass, Enamel, Copper
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Antique Brass Letters For Sale on 1stDibs
There is a range of antique brass letters for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, all antique brass letters available were constructed with great care. Antique brass letters have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique brass letters are generally popular furniture pieces, but Victorian, Georgian and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique brass letters have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Bradley & Hubbard, Dollond, London and Hamilton Products are consistently popular.
How Much are Antique Brass Letters?
Prices for antique brass letters can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique brass letters begin at $200 and can go as high as $325,095, while the average can fetch as much as $2,100.
Questions About Antique Brass Letters
- Is antique brass strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- What color is antique brass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.