The Medici Leather Letter Organizer

This handmade leather letter holder is embossed with an 18-karat gold crest of the Medici family, renowned as the "Godfathers of the Renaissance" and credited with transforming Florence into Europe's cultural mecca during their 300-year reign. Imported from Italy, the letter organizer is emblazoned in relief with Cosimo de' Medici's crest that he adopted upon his accession to the throne. The three peacock feathers symbolize his prudence, temperance, and fortitude, and remain a popular heraldic device throughout contemporary Italian culture. Handmade using Vachetta leather wrapped around a wood frame, the three compartment letter organizer has a deep mahogany color that minimizes the appearance of scratches and wear, allowing it to retain its dignity for years.7 1/2" H x 11 3/4" W x 5 3/4" D.