Large Vintage Florentine Leather Letter Box with 22kt Gold Tooling

A beautiful leather letter box, or  Coffret à Courrier, is a welcome addition to your writing desk, library, or favorite corner of your home. This vintage Florentine example, with its richly embossed leather and decorative 22kt gold tooling, brings a touch of European elegance to the everyday. Open the fitted lid to discover the original moiré fabric lining, a lovely detail that makes keeping letters and personal correspondence feel like a pleasure in itself. Made by Scuola del Cuoio in Florence, Italy, this substantial box is both useful and decorative. It's a distinguished example of Florentine artisanal craftsmanship-handcrafted in rich, full-grain leather, it offers generous interior space for correspondence, making it both practical and decoratively exquisite.

Keep your correspondence close at hand on your desk, or display it on a library table or sideboard alongside favorite books and silver. No longer in production, this rare Scuola del Cuoio letter box represents a piece of Florentine artisanal history. Its warm leather and gilded detailing sit beautifully among the furnishings and treasured pieces that give your home its own distinctive character. The leather shows darker areas, nicks, and rubs consistent with age and use.

Scuola del Cuoio creations have been treasured by royalty, heads of state, and discerning collectors worldwide, a testament to the enduring appeal of Florentine craftsmanship. In beautifully aged, original condition.

• 13" x 7-3/4" x 9-12" h.