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Gorgeous Large French Brass Letter Rack – Circa 1900
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Gorgeous Large French Brass Letter Rack – Circa 1900

1900 - 1920
Description

A Gorgeous Large French Brass Letter Rack with two compartments, a central carrying handle and stands on four decorative feet – circa 1900.

Measurements:

Height: 8" (approx. 20cm)

Width: 10" (approx. 25cm)

Depth: 4 3/4" (approx. 12cm)

Total weight: 1470g

In good condition.

Physical Dimensions
Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this French Brass Letter Rack to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1128480
Dealers Internal Reference
P51300
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Description
A Gorgeous Large French Brass Letter Rack with two compartments, a central carrying handle and stands on four decorative feet – circa 1900.

Measurements:

Height: 8" (approx. 20cm)

Width: 10" (approx. 25cm)

Depth: 4 3/4" (approx. 12cm)

Total weight: 1470g

In good condition.

Height
20cm (7.87")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Kingsdown Antiques has dated this French Brass Letter Rack to the 1900s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1128480
Dealers Internal Ref
P51300
Kingsdown Antiques
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An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring openwork scrollwork, a central cherub face motif, a top handle, and a decorated rectangular base.
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Archive I An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring openwork scrollwork, a central cherub face motif, a top handle, and a decorated rectangular base.

Gorgeous Large French Brass Letter Rack – Circa 1900

Archive II An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring openwork scrollwork, a central cherub face motif, a top handle, and a decorated rectangular base. View II
Archive III An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring openwork scrollwork, a central cherub face motif, a top handle, and a decorated rectangular base. View III
Archive IV An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring openwork scrollwork, a central cherub face motif, a top handle, and a decorated rectangular base. View IV
Archive V An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring openwork scrollwork, a central cherub face motif, a top handle, and a decorated rectangular base. View V
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An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring openwork scrollwork, a central cherub face motif, a top handle, and a decorated rectangular base.
Gorgeous Large French Brass Letter Rack – circa 1900
Ref: SA1128480
An ornate cast brass letter rack featuring openwork scrollwork, a central cherub face motif, a top handle, and a decorated rectangular base.
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During the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, French metalworkers frequently revived eighteenth-century Rococo motifs, incorporating elaborate foliage, asymmetrical scrolls, and cherub motifs into functional desktop items. These pieces catered to the growing popularity of formal letter writing and decorative home office furnishings.

These letter racks were typically manufactured from cast brass or bronze using sand casting or lost-wax techniques. Following casting, the metal was hand-chased to refine delicate surface details and polished before developing a protective lacquer or natural patina.

Authentic period pieces display crisp relief detail, natural wear along handling areas, and aged oxidisation within deep recesses. They often feature heavier weight compared to modern reproductions, along with traditional slotted screw fastenings on assembled sections.

An antique letter rack functions effectively on a contemporary executive desk, hall console table, or sideboard to sort daily mail and stationery. Its metallic finish complements dark wood, marble, and neutral plaster backgrounds.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft dry cloth or soft-bristled brush to remove accumulation from pierced areas. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners or abrasive polishes, which can strip away historic patina and surface details.
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