18th Century French Embossed Leather Letter Box, “Coffret a Courrier”
Located in Dallas, TX
Known in France as a coffret à courrier, this leather letter box from the 1700s would have been used to conceal private papers or valuables.
Animal Skin, Leather, Textile, Silk, Upholstery
Gucci Gold-Plated Letter Opener with Green Leather Case in Original Box
By Gucci
Located in Miami, FL
This vintage Gucci desk accessory is a 22K gold plated letter opener featuring a dark green leather sheath and the iconic interlocking G emblem.
Gold Plate
Tuareg Leather Covered Letter Box
Located in Chicago, IL
This Tuareg leather box presents a refined and understated interpretation of traditional Saharan craftsmanship. Created by a Malian artisan now based in the United States, the work i...
Leather, Wood
18th Century Leather-Covered Wooden Letter Box.
Located in Saint-Ouen, FR
An 18th century leather-covered wooden letter box from the Louis XVI period.
Leather, Wood
17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
17th century leather knife box converted to a letter box with original brass hardware, sitting on brass ball feet.
Brass
English Regency Rosewood Letter Box
Located in Queens, NY
English Regency rosewood letter box in casket form on brass feet with ring handles and a brass plaque engraved with name "lydia" and leather gold embossed pocket interior.
Brass, Gold
1905 Edwardian Leather, Tortoiseshell and Silver Mounted Letter Box
Located in Morristown, NJ
1905, England, Unusual and striking Edwardian letter box with leather sides. The curved top and base are mounted with scrolling sterling silver.
Silver
$1,650 / set
Vintage Continental Italian Leather Desk Set
Located in Forney, TX
The set comprising: Portfolio style desk pad mat; 20" Long, 14" Wide Stationary letter box, leather covered wooden construction with hinged slat lid and patinated brass latc...
Crystal, Brass
Antique Jewelry Box in Coromandel with Betjemann Mechanism
By William Leuchars
Located in London, GB
Behind this removable panel sits a concealed leather letter wallet. This box displays the retailers mark of 'W.
Brass
Tooled Leather Letter Box, 18th C.
Located in Doylestown, PA
A French tooled leather letter box with brass handle and lock, retaining its original key, the interior lined with green silk fabric, late 18th century.
Leather
LEATHER LETTER BOX
Located in New Orleans, LA
TOOLED LEATHER LETTER BOX WITH ORIGINAL KEY
Directoire red leather letter box
Located in New Orleans, LA
A Directoire red tooled leather letter box
Early 1900s French Embossed Leather Letter Box
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Dating to the early 1900s, this French letter box has tan leather with black faux marbling.
Metal
Embossed Leather and Brass Letter Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A hand tooled, embossed leather letter box with brass handle, corners and lock surround.
Brass
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H 4 in W 9 in D 6.5 in
1960s Venetian Brown Leather Humpback Box with Gold Embossed Trim Made in Italy
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
1960s Venetian Vintage Gentleman Leather Cuff Links Box Leather Humpback Box. An Elegant Italian Handmade Leather Letter Box with Gold Embossed Trim and Edges.
Leather
English Victorian Antique Leather Writing Box Letter Desk
Located in Shippensburg, PA
TOOLED LEATHER WRITING BOX Probably English, early 20th century 15 13/16" D x 19 7/8" W x 1 1/2" H A fabulous and most convenient folding letter box dressed in tooled leather with ...
Leather, Baize, Silk
Antique English Embossed Leather Stationary Letter Box. C. 1900
Located in Charlottesville, VA
Antique English Embossed Leather Stationary/Letter Box. C. 1900. Decorative box with silk brocade interior and ornate gold detailing on the exterior.
Leather, Silk
17th Century English Leather Covered Knife Box Converted To a Letter Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
17th century leather knife box converted to a letter box with original brass hardware, sitting on brass ball feet.
Brass
Italian Tooled Letter Box With Barberini Coat Of Arms
Located in Essex, MA
Slant hinged lid opening to a fitted compartment and conforming case with overall tooled decoration. Iron handle and latches.
Leather, Wood
19th Century Leather and Grommet Mail Box
Located in New Orleans, LA
Leather and grommet letter box with secret drawers and containers.
L.V. Paris Petit Letter Drawer
By Louis Vuitton
Located in Napa, CA
Rare petit letter / jewelry chest marked "L.V. Paris Fils Cotons". Wonderful tobacco patina on the original canvas finish. All original handles & tag holders.
Leather
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H 4.14 in W 0.99 in D 7.29 in
Swedish Love letter pocket in the shape of a book from the Empire period 1820s
Located in Knivsta, SE
Swedish Love letter pocket in the shape of a book from the Empire period 1820s. Made by bookbinder A.U. Hagman, Gothenburg Sweden during the 1820s. Includes a number of letters from ...
Leather, Paper
Charming Tooled Leather Stationary or Letter Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
A charming tooled leather stationary or letter box This is a very attractive and useful piece, the box is in tan tooled leather, it has a rounded shape to the top and the front, t...
Leather
Regency Writing Box Amboyna Leather Campaign Letter Slope
Located in Potters Bar, GB
Fantastic Amboyna Travelling Writing Box. This Wonderful Writing Box would have been made as a Campaign or Travelling Box for a Gentleman. Constructed of Beautiful Figured Amboyna ...
Leather
1950s Italian Leather Letter Box
Located in Tarrytown, NY
1950s Italian leather letter box with hinged-lid.
Leather
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H 8.25 in W 13.25 in D 6.75 in
English Edwardian Period Early 20th Century Wood and Caramel Leather Letter Box
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English Edwardian period wood and leather letter box from the early 20th century. Created in England during the early years of the 20th century, this desk accessory features a woo...
Leather, Wood
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H 3.5 in W 13 in D 8 in
Red Leather Letter Box with Raised Gold Leaf Decoration, China, Ca. 19th Century
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Red leather letter box with raised gold leaf decoration and original metal fastener from China.
Gold Leaf
Louis XV Style Gilt-Tooled Leather Letter Box
Located in Kittery Point, ME
Decorated overall “au petit fer”, with coat of arms surmounted by a coronet and iron mounts, the interior compartmented and lined with marbled endpaper.
Italian Leather Bound Hinged Letter Box
Located in WEST PALM BEACH, FL
This mellow Italian leather bound letter box with gilt tooling has a facade of antique leather book spines opening to reveal an interior clad in Italian book Binder paper, circa 20th...
Leather
French Tooled Leather Stationary or Letter Box
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
French tooled leather stationary or letter box. This is a very attractive and useful piece, the box is in light brown leather tooled in gold, it has a sloping lid and a shaped fro...
Leather
Sterling Silver-Mounted Leather Letter/Stationery Box
By William Comyns & Sons 1
Located in New York, NY
Sterling silver-mounted, oxblood-colored leather letter/stationery box, London, 1910, William Comyns - maker; moire silk lining is red in color (having an ink stain on the lower righ...
Sterling Silver
Unique Antique Book Letter Box – 19th-Century Leather-Bound Spines
Located in Hamburg, DE
This exceptional antique letter box is a one-of-a-kind piece crafted in the 20th century from genuine 19th-century leather-bound books.
Leather
Antique English Embossed Leather letter/Bill Holder
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
1735 Antique English Embossed leather letter /bill holder Also available #1736 leather blotter pad see last photo
Leather
18th Century English Leather Document Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
Leather document or letter box with gilt tooled leather detail, nailheads and angel figure at the top.
Leather
Leather Desk Letter Holder Box with Gold Embossing
By Joseph Zomers
Located in Den Haag, NL
Leather desk letter holder box with gold embossing, 1950s.
Leather
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H 9.5 in W 9.5 in D 7 in
Vintage Italian Regency Executive Leather Desk Blotter Pad & Letter Box - 2 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Vintage Italian Regency Executive Tooled Leather Desk Blotter Pad & Letter Box - 2 Pc Set.
Leather
English Tooled leather letter box
Located in Hudson, NY
English 19th c. tooled leather letter box with slots for the days of the week and a key
Leather
Italian Leather Letter Box
Located in Santa Rosa, CA
Classic leather letter box with key.
Leather / Brass Letter Box
Located in San Francisco, CA
19th Century French leather letter box (AB421/10)
Brass
Antique French Leather Desk Letter Holder Box
Located in Summerland, CA
Beautifully preserved leather box with pair of doors opening to slotted compartments for letters. Embossed with gilt tooling, decorative brass enclosure, made by Fortin et Cie Paris.
Leather
Rare English elmwood letter box
Located in Hudson, NY
English Elmwood letter box with embossed leather writing surface and drawer with brass pull. circa 19th Century .
Elm, Leather
Rare English burl wood letter box
Located in Hudson, NY
English burl wood letter box with embossed leather and brass details.
Brass
Mid-19th Century Postal Letter Drop Box
Located in Seattle, WA
I was told by the dealer from whom I purchased this in western North Carolina that it was used as a drop box for the Pony Express. Cast brass bat-wing handles are at the sides and b...
Wood, Leather
Antique Coromandel Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Behind the mirror is a leather letter compartment. This jewellery box features two hidden sprung drawers.
Antique Burr Walnut and Coromandel Jewellery Box
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Housed in the lid is a ruched velvet backed mirror, with gold tooling, which can be removed allowing access to a secret leather letter compartment. This jewellery box comes with ...
Walnut
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H 7.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Rosewood Brass Bound Jewelry Box with Campaign Carry Handles, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
The very robust brass bound box interior features a ruched velvet backed lid which houses a fold down leather letter compartment.
Brass
In/Out Letter Box by Jens Risom
Located in Lambertville, NJ
Rarely seen letter box designed by Jens Risom. Great design, featuring hinged in/out letter compartments. Elegant yet practical. A perfect desk top accessory for a mid-century ent...
Leather, Wood
Bamboo Drop-Front Desk, England, c. 1875
Located in New York, NY
Bamboo Drop-Front Desk in Original Black Lacquer Decor of Traditional Bird and Floral Motif with Two Small Drawers Flanking One Larger Center Drawer; Bamboo Ornamented with Incised F...
Bamboo, Leather
Early 20th Century Tooled Leather Letter Box
Located in Cookeville, TN
This is a lovely early 20th-century letter box. The box features a hand-tooled leather exterior, with gilt floral designs to the front.
Leather, Fabric, Paper
Leather and Nail Head Decorated Letter Box from Spain
Located in Stamford, CT
Leather letter box decorated with nail head trim and key, circa 1920s.
Metal
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H 8.25 in W 12.75 in D 5.5 in
Italian Leather and Gold Gilt Half Dome Lidded Love Letter Box Desk Accessory
Located in Atlanta, GA
A vintage mid twentieth century Italian leather and gold leaf design half dome letter box or desk accessory.
Gold Leaf
Mechanical Campaign Style Lap Desk and Letter Box
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
A truly rare, substantial, and ingenious form. The letter box opens to reveal compartments: 2 inkwells and a changeable calendar. There is a spring mechanism at its top which relea...
Brass
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H 9.5 in W 11.5 in D 5.5 in
French Embossed Leather Stationery Box by Dreyfous, Early 20th Century
By DREYFOUS, PARIS (worked from 1910)
Located in Wells, ME
French embossed leather stationery or letter box with slanting lid and serpentine shaped base is signed by its maker Dreyfous (impressed on the back lower edge "Dreyfous Paris London...
Cowhide
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H 7.5 in W 12.5 in D 9.5 in
Antique Coromandel Brass Bound Velvet Lined Jewelry Box, 19th Century
Located in Northampton, United Kingdom
Antique Coromandel Brass bound jewelry box with brass escutcheons. This robust Coromandel jewelry box interior features a ruched velvet backed lid which houses a removable mirror...
Brass
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The French sculptor shaped dense blocks into tactile forms meant to be used and held.
After synthetic dyes changed fashion, home goods and printed matter, it was only a matter of time till glass caught up.
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