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Fabulous Rare Antique Children’s Spelling Set C1880
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Fabulous Rare Antique Children’s Spelling Set C1880

19th century
Sold 5 October 2025 · Lee Sherman Antiques
This “Fabulous Rare Antique Children’s Spelling Set C1880” found a buyer.

It was listed by Lee Sherman 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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A rare antique children’s spelling set, Housed in a well polished and patinated box segmented to allow each letter, and punctuation marks. The box contains a large collection of printed upper- and lower-case letters, mounted on thick card. The delightful mahogany (I think) box lid interior bears printed retailers label.

English, circa 1860 - 1900.

Box measuring 36cm x 20ccm x 4.25cm

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Antique Spelling Set to the 1880s.

Physical Dimensions
Height
4.2cm (1.65")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
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SA1168957
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Description
A rare antique children’s spelling set, Housed in a well polished and patinated box segmented to allow each letter, and punctuation marks. The box contains a large collection of printed upper- and lower-case letters, mounted on thick card. The delightful mahogany (I think) box lid interior bears printed retailers label.

English, circa 1860 - 1900.

Box measuring 36cm x 20ccm x 4.25cm

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Antique Spelling Set to the 1880s.

Height
4.2cm (1.65")
Width
36cm (14.17")
Depth
20cm (7.87")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1168957
Lee Sherman Antiques
Lee Sherman Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Sourcing beautiful antiques & collectables from the past three hundred years!

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An open wooden box with multiple internal compartments filled with small wooden letter tiles, featuring a hinged lid and a paper makers label inside.
Fabulous Rare Antique children’s spelling Set c1880
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  • ObjectDecorative Boxes
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Wood, Paper
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsFitted compartments, Hinged wooden lid, Printed typography, Paper retail label
  • SizeH 4.2 cm (2 in) x W 36 cm (14 in) x D 20 cm (8 in)

Victorian spelling sets emerged in the late 19th century as literacy rates rose and educational philosophies shifted towards interactive learning methods for children.

These sets typically feature dovetailed or finger-jointed hardwood boxes with fitted internal dividers, housing wooden or bone tiles printed or stamped with individual letters.

Authenticity is indicated by period-appropriate typography, hand-set printing on wooden or bone substrates, brass hardware, and makers labels or retailer paper tags from the 19th century.

Displayed open on a bookshelf, coffee table, or mantelpiece, these sets add architectural texture, a sense of history, and academic charm to contemporary spaces.

Keep the item out of direct sunlight and away from extreme temperature fluctuations to prevent wood warping, and clean gently with a dry, soft cloth without applying liquid polishes to paper labels.
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