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Arts and Crafts Letter Rack, Copper Envelope
Elmgarden
for sale €491     $533
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Arts and Crafts Letter Rack, Copper Envelope

1920 - 1940
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Arts and Crafts Letter Rack, Copper Envelope

A super piece, arts and crafts hand made with hand beaten Cooper in the shape of an open envelope, just the thing to keep your mail tidy on your desk

The envelope is 10” high, 14” wide and 4” deep

GY63

Physical Dimensions
Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Copper Envelope Letter Rack to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1179169
Dealers Internal Reference
GY63
Description
Arts and Crafts Letter Rack, Copper Envelope
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A super piece, arts and crafts hand made with hand beaten Cooper in the shape of an open envelope, just the thing to keep your mail tidy on your desk.
Elmgarden

The envelope is 10” high, 14” wide and 4” deep

GY63

Height
23cm (9.06")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
12cm (4.72")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Copper Envelope Letter Rack to the 1930s.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1179169
Dealers Internal Ref
GY63
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
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A beaten copper desk letter rack shaped like an envelope with a brass central stud detailing.
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Archive I A beaten copper desk letter rack shaped like an envelope with a brass central stud detailing.

Arts and Crafts Letter Rack, Copper Envelope

Archive II A beaten copper desk letter rack shaped like an envelope with a brass central stud detailing. View II
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Elmgarden

Elmgarden
Telephone 07768 997 907
Location
Hampshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/elmgarden
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Items For Sale 718
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Elmgarden
Elmgarden
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A beaten copper desk letter rack shaped like an envelope with a brass central stud detailing.
Arts and Crafts Letter Rack, Copper Envelope
Ref: SA1179169
A beaten copper desk letter rack shaped like an envelope with a brass central stud detailing.
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During the Arts and Crafts movement of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, hand-hammered copper became a favoured medium for home accessories. Metalworkers crafted functional items such as letter racks with stylized form and visible craftsmanship, reacting against mass industrial production.

Traditional Arts and Crafts letter racks were made using hand-beaten copper sheets, often joined with hand-turned rivets or solder. Accents were frequently made from contrasting metals like brass or pewter to create subtle decorative interest.

Authentic pieces display subtle irregularities from hand-hammering, hand-folded seams, and natural surface patination accumulated over decades. They often feature clean geometric or organic motifs characteristic of the period rather than uniform machine stamping.

A copper letter rack can be placed on a contemporary home office desk, console table, or sideboard to store post, stationery, or print art. The warm tones of patinated copper complement dark wood, stone, and neutral modern interiors.

Regular dusting with a soft dry cloth is recommended to preserve the aged surface. Abrasive polishes and chemical cleaners should be avoided, as removing the natural patina lowers historical character and value.
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