Antique stationary

RESERVED This is a beautiful and very rare late Victorian 1880s solid oak tabletop slope stationery cabinet, English made. It is in excellent looked after condition and when viewed from the outside seems to be of simplistic form. However, once the hinged lid is lifted it reveals a wonderful and very rare and unusual interior. It has to be one of the finest quality cabinets we have had in many years, the quality evident throughout. Opening the domed solid oak lid and then lowering the…

Do you like handwritten letters, or an unexpected card from a friend? Or perhaps a beautiful postcard from a friend wishing that you were walking along the Seine River with her in Paris? Image Here Letter writing seems to be a thing of the past, in fact cursive writing is not even taught in schools Read More

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This is an antique desktop writing slope. An English, burr walnut and brass correspondence box, dating to the mid Victorian period, circa 1860. An attractive and delightfully appointed slope for the desktop Displays a desirable aged patina and in very good condition Striking burr walnut stocks present superb grain interest Rich caramel hues dance beneath a wax polish finish Domed stationery compartment dressed with a brass twist latch escutcheon — key present Turning the key operates the…

My fake joke ink bottle from yesterday inspired a search for more ink labels. These fine 19th Century French Ink Labels from 1001 Ink Bottles include some lovely hand lettering examples. Below is an assortment of ink bottle labels from Italy, post 1940s. This biFlux label reminds me more of a floor wax label. Curious name for a writing ink, but a great label none-the-less. Below are 2 more 1930s ink bottles from Argentina. All of these bottles are for sale at 1001 Ink Bottles.

Restauration, English case.Rectangular dance card in enamel gold. The gold panels are decorated with polychrome flower motifs on a background of opalescent enam

Scrollwork, jesters, and cherubs decorate this Victorian border. It is based on an engraving from 1864 that has been sized to fit US standard letter-sized paper (8.5 by 11 inches). Use it to print your own writing stationery, award certificates, or anything else! This is a high-resolution PDF file (300 dpi) in black and white for you to digitally download. The watermark will be removed in the file you receive. You may print the file, using your printer, on any letter-sized paper stock. Use a…

(All graphics today are from Pinterest, for those of you who don't view Pinterest) Good Day, Dear Friends, I thought I would begin this greeting with a cup of hot tea, pictured above. Today two ladies came to visit for the Ladies Class, and we all enjoyed hot tea. February being letter writimg month is not a rule, but a suggestion. February can be whatever you want it to be. I see online that March and April are also observed as letter writing months, so we can choose as we like. Apparently…