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A small tribute to the stable and the study alike.
This vintage English letter rack pairs brass and wood in …
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A small tribute to the stable and the study alike.
This vintage English letter rack pairs brass and wood in a way that feels both purposeful and poetic. At the front stands a beautifully cast brass horse — proud, steady, and finely detailed — forming the face of the rack. At the back, a brass horseshoe rises in gentle curve, both functional support and quiet symbol of luck. Between them, letters slip neatly into place.
The base is solid wood, grounding the piece with warmth and substance. Years of handling have given both the brass and the wood a wonderfully mellow patina — a soft glow to the metal and a time-earned richness to the grain. It is the kind of aging that adds depth rather than diminishes beauty.
Equestrian motifs are woven deeply into English life and countryside tradition, and this piece carries that heritage into the everyday ritual of correspondence — bills, invitations, handwritten notes resting between horse and horseshoe.
Hand selected in England and imported with care, this letter rack is equally at home on a writing desk, an entry console, or a study shelf. Practical, decorative, and quietly storied — a small object with a distinctly English soul.
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- Dimensions
- 5.5ʺW × 2.5ʺD × 4ʺH
- Period
- Mid 20th Century
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Very good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. The brass horse and horseshoe display a rich, even … moreVery good vintage condition with wear consistent with age and use. The brass horse and horseshoe display a rich, even patina with light surface marks that enhance their character. The solid wood base shows gentle scuffs and tonal variation commensurate with time. Structurally sound and sturdy, with all elements securely affixed. A beautifully aged and well-preserved piece. less
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