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Antique Alphabet Set - With Bone Letters
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Antique Alphabet Set - With Bone Letters

19th century
Sold 20 January 2026 · Opus Antiques
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A lovely 19th century Mahogany spelling alphabet  box with a sliding lid. The lid has an inset bone tile with ABC on it. Inside there is a divided  interior for doubled sided bone tiles. Each tile has a capital letter on one side and a lower case on the reverse. These spelling tiles were used for teaching children. There are at least 3 of each letter, most have four, the vowels have more again.

The box measures 23.5cm w x 14cm d x 3cm h.

C1850

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Bone Letter Set to the 19th Century.

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Description
A lovely 19th century Mahogany spelling alphabet  box with a sliding lid. The lid has an inset bone tile with ABC on it. Inside there is a divided  interior for doubled sided bone tiles. Each tile has a capital letter on one side and a lower case on the reverse. These spelling tiles were used for teaching children. There are at least 3 of each letter, most have four, the vowels have more again.

The box measures 23.5cm w x 14cm d x 3cm h.

C1850

Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this Antique Bone Letter Set to the 19th Century.

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SA1128324
Opus Antiques
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Archive I An overhead view of a wooden compartment box containing a complete set of carved bone alphabet tiles with black letters. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Alphabet Set - With Bone Letters

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An overhead view of a wooden compartment box containing a complete set of carved bone alphabet tiles with black letters.
Antique Alphabet Set - with bone letters
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An overhead view of a wooden compartment box containing a complete set of carved bone alphabet tiles with black letters.
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  • ObjectDecorative Objects
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian & Gothic
  • Material[Bone, Wood]
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsCompartmentalised wooden box, Serif typography, Hand-carved bone tiles

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Bone and ivory letter sets were widely produced during the 19th century as educational tools for children or as components for printing and labelling, often housed in fitted wooden compartment boxes.

These sets typically feature individual tiles carved from bovine bone or ivory, featuring inked or hand-painted serif letters, and are stored in hardwood boxes such as mahogany, walnut, or pine.

Authentic pieces exhibit natural grain patterns, microscopic striations characteristic of bone, slight irregularities in hand-carved shapes, and natural ageing or patina rather than modern uniform plastic moulding.

Display the open box on a bookshelf, desk, or coffee table, or arrange a short word or initials under a glass cloche to highlight the texture and historical craftsmanship.

Keep bone artefacts away from direct sunlight, extreme temperature fluctuations, and high humidity to prevent warping, cracking, or discoloration of the material.
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