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Rare Art Nouveau Solid Silver Letter Rack Frame by William Hutton & Sons, Birmingham 1905
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Rare Art Nouveau Solid Silver Letter Rack Frame by William Hutton & Sons, Birmingham 1905

1900 - 1920
Sold 5 April 2026 · Julie Cartwright Antiques
This “Rare Art Nouveau Solid Silver Letter Rack Frame by William Hutton & Sons, Birmingham 1905” found a buyer.

It was listed by Julie Cartwright Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Description

This unique and very decorative solid silver letter rack bears the marks of the illustrious William Hutton & Sons and is dated Birmingham 1905. The solid silver frame with sinuous designs, very much in the Art Nouveau manner, is mounted on an oak background. The background fitted with two hinged and slatted letter racks. Original light oak back and easel.

Hallmarks:

WH&S LD for William Hutton & Sons.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letters "f" for 1905.

Condition:

Silver frame in very good condition.

Easel with some movement but stable.

Good set of marks on both racks, a little worn but legible on frame.

Dimensions:

Height: 19cm / 7.4 inches.

Maximum width: 14cm / 4.4 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

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To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Declaration

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Silver Letter Rack to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1171894
Dealers Internal Reference
OCT82
Description
This unique and very decorative solid silver letter rack bears the marks of the illustrious William Hutton & Sons and is dated Birmingham 1905.
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The solid silver frame with sinuous designs, very much in the Art Nouveau manner, is mounted on an oak background.
Julie Cartwright Antiques

The background fitted with two hinged and slatted letter racks. Original light oak back and easel.

fig 1. An Edwardian sterling silver letter rack featuring organic Art Nouveau curves mounted on an oak backing panel.
fig 1. Rare Art Nouveau Solid Silver Letter Rack Frame by William Hutton & Sons, Birmingham 1905

Hallmarks:

WH&S LD for William Hutton & Sons.

Birmingham Assay Mark.

Lion Passant.

Date letters "f" for 1905.

Condition:

Silver frame in very good condition.

Easel with some movement but stable.

Good set of marks on both racks, a little worn but legible on frame.

fig 2. An Edwardian sterling silver letter rack featuring organic Art Nouveau curves mounted on an oak backing panel.
fig 2. Rare Art Nouveau Solid Silver Letter Rack Frame by William Hutton & Sons, Birmingham 1905

Dimensions:

Height: 19cm / 7.4 inches.

Maximum width: 14cm / 4.4 inches.

Postage:

PLEASE DO NOT FORGET TO ADD POSTAGE AT CHECKOUT.

Postage UK: £5 Royal Mail Tracked 24

Postage overseas: £25 International Signed For.

fig 3. An Edwardian sterling silver letter rack featuring organic Art Nouveau curves mounted on an oak backing panel.
fig 3. Rare Art Nouveau Solid Silver Letter Rack Frame by William Hutton & Sons, Birmingham 1905

You can pay by PayPal, bank transfer, cheque, debit or credit card.

To pay by PAYPAL please add P&P and click on button below.

To pay by credit or debit card over the phone or by cheque, please contact me on 01449 760 585.

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
1cm (0.39")
Date of Manufacture

Julie Cartwright Antiques has dated this Art Nouveau Silver Letter Rack to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1171894
Dealers Internal Ref
OCT82
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Julie Cartwright Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2009
Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Julie Cartwright Antiques Profile Page

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Archive I An Edwardian sterling silver letter rack featuring organic Art Nouveau curves mounted on an oak backing panel. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Rare Art Nouveau Solid Silver Letter Rack Frame by William Hutton & Sons, Birmingham 1905

Archive II An Edwardian sterling silver letter rack featuring organic Art Nouveau curves mounted on an oak backing panel. View II
Archive III An Edwardian sterling silver letter rack featuring organic Art Nouveau curves mounted on an oak backing panel. View III
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Julie Cartwright Antiques

Julie Cartwright Antiques
Telephone 07947 998435
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United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/jc
Verified Since Jun 2009
Items For Sale 142
Items Sold 2,224
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An Edwardian sterling silver letter rack featuring organic Art Nouveau curves mounted on an oak backing panel.
RARE ART NOUVEAU SOLID SILVER LETTER RACK FRAME BY WILLIAM HUTTON & SONS, BIRMINGHAM 1905
Ref: SA1171894
An Edwardian sterling silver letter rack featuring organic Art Nouveau curves mounted on an oak backing panel.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDesk Accessories
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleArt Nouveau
  • MaterialSterling Silver, Oak
  • ColourSilver and Warm Brown
  • MotifsWhiplash curves, Organic asymmetry, Openwork scrolling, Assay hallmarks
  • SizeH 19 cm (7 in) x W 14 cm (6 in) x D 1 cm (0 in)

FAQs

Art Nouveau emerged in the late 19th century, rejecting historic revival styles in favour of flowing, organic lines inspired by natural forms, which heavily influenced desk items such as letter racks and inkwells.

Such pieces typically combined solid sterling silver frameworks with wooden backing supports, such as oak or mahogany, often featuring green baize or velvet bases to protect furniture surfaces.

Authentic items bear clear hallmarks, including a makers mark, a lion passant for sterling silver, a town mark indicating the assay office, and a date letter corresponding to the year of testing.

Placed on a modern writing desk or a console table, it introduces historic metallic texture and functional elegance while contrasting against minimalist architecture.

Silver should be cleaned infrequently using a non-abrasive silver cloth and specialised polish to maintain the patina, avoiding harsh chemical dips that strip the aged character.
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