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Dutch Ship Lantern with Copper Body
Located in Norwell, MA
" , brass hinges, brass lens bezel, etc.. Mounted to a custom made wood base with rich dark finish. Lantern
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1920s Antique Brass Lenses
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Copper
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern with Lavender Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
. The Fresnel glass lens has turned to a shade of light lavender. Heavy brass bars are fitted to the
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1890s American Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Desk Top Lens Decorative Curio
Located in London, GB
A good quality, desk top lens.
England, c1920s,
Brass construction on a solid metal base for
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
18th Century Antique Mahogany Quarter-Striking Longcase Clock by John Waldron
Located in Devon, GB
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There are three matching brass covered weights and substantial pendulum with large brass lens bob, all
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1760s English George III Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
H 10.63 in W 20.08 in D 90.95 in
F.H. Lovell Co. Solid Brass Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Maritime lantern by F.H. Lovell of solid brass with protective brass bars and glass Fresnel lens
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1920s American Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Three-Draw Telescope, 19th Century
Located in Colorado Springs, CO
focus. Lenses are not cloudy. Stamped “Made in France” on the original brass lens cap. Dimensions: 17 1
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19th Century French Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Ships Lantern with Fresnel Glass Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship masthead lantern by Italian maker. With hinged rear door, slide out oil burner
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1920s European Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Pair of Brass Beacon Lanterns with Exterior Cages & Fresnel Lenses, NY C. 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of Brass Beacon Marine Lanterns with flanking threaded handle lids, protective exterior cages
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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Polished Boat Lantern with Beautiful Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished boat lantern with thick bulbous glass lens. This has been meticulously polished and
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Early 1600s Asian Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Pair of Brass Port & Starboard Ship Lanterns with Fresnel Lenses, NY, Circa 1900
By Perko Co.
Located in Hollywood, SC
Pair of American brass port and starboard ship lanterns with flanking ringed vented domes, hinged
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Early 1900s American American Empire Antique Brass Lenses
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Steel, Brass
H 13.75 in W 8 in D 6 in
1915 Automobile Headlight Lens Sconce
By EB Studios
Located in Peekskill, NY
for inspiration there. Brass-Era cars were from the teens and had large highly graphic lantern like
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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Glass
Starboard Ships Lantern with Cobalt Blue Lens
Located in Norwell, MA
Blue lens ships lantern with polished steel case and brass carry handle. The ships lantern is
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1920s North American Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Steel
Extra Large Antique Mounted Magic Lantern Condensing / Magnifying / Optical Lens
Located in Lisse, NL
Wonderful early 20th century magic lantern lens.
It does not matter what the reason is why you
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Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
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H 3.9 in Dm 9 in
Large Format Mahogany Studio Camera on Adjustable Stand c.1890-1930
Located in San Francisco, CA
photography brass lens stamped "F.C.Somerville St. Louis, No. 2875 10x12".
The cast iron geared stand has
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Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass, Iron
Polished Steel Ship's Masthead Lantern with Fresnel Lens by Meteorite "C20696"
By Meteorite
Located in Norwell, MA
Awesome antique ship's masthead lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Hinged and vented top. Brass
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1920s English Antique Brass Lenses
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Steel
H 23 in W 15 in D 12 in
Brass Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass bow lantern with clear Fresnel lens by George B. Carpenter of Chicago. Measures: 12 x 5 1/2 x
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Late 19th Century Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Solid Brass Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a tapered single draw barrel of solid brass. The focal tube has a sliding lens cap. English
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1910s European Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Solid Brass Marine Binoculars
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of highly polished and lacquered marine and field binoculars with adjustable lenses. Focal
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Early 1900s Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a three draw barrel of solid brass. The focal tube has a sliding lens cover. Main lens cover
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1920s European Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Brass Ships Masthead Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass nineteenth century ships masthead lantern with brass label from "Gilliands 30 South
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1850s American Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a single draw barrel of solid brass. The focal tube has a sliding lens cover as does the main
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1920s European Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Solid Brass Ship’s Bow Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered one hundred-year-old ship’s lantern with Fresnel glass lens, mounting
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1910s Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a four draw barrel. The focal tube has a sliding lens cover. Main lens cap is present. English
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1890s European Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a single draw varnished wood barrel of elmwood. With sliding lens cap. Main lens cap is
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1870s European Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a single draw barrel of solid brass. The focal tube has a sliding lens cover. English made
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1920s European Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
these. This fine instrument has a three draw barrel of solid brass. Sliding lens cover and end cap
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1920s European Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a two draw barrel of solid brass. Also fitted with a sliding shade. The focal tube has a
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1920s European Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a two draw barrel of solid brass. The focal tube has a sliding cover. Main lens cap is present
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1910s North American Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
instrument has a two draw barrel of solid brass. Several dings on this one from use at sea. The focal tube
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1920s North American Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ships Port Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered ships port lantern with Fresnel glass lens, vented top and mounting
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1870s Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Mounted to
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Mid-19th Century Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Brass Bow Lantern “Hopkins” Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships masthead lantern with makers label from Hopkins of 119 Chambers St New York. With
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1890s North American Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Brass Port and Starboard Boat Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
fresnel lenses. Vented tops with Carry rings. As good as they come. Choice maritime antiques. American
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1920s North American Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Massive Copper and Brass Ship’s Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper ship’s masthead lantern by English maker “Meteorite”. Brass maker’s badge with serial number
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1920s European Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Three-Way Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Polished brass boat lantern with three bulls eye lenses, red, green and clear. Highly polished
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Early 1900s North American Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Solid Brass Bowlight Boat Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships lantern that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Hinged rear door, Fresnel lens
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1890s Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Nautical Bow Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
three bullseye lenses of clear, red and blue. Fitted with an electric socket for home use. Circa 1890
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1890s American Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ruby Red Ships Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ships anchor lantern with a really rich port wine red fresnel lens by Perkins Marine Lamp
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1920s American Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Ships Anchor Lantern of Solid Brass
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with carry handle, thick fresnel glass lens and
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1920s Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Pair of Solid Brass Port and Starboard Ships Lanterns
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished solid brass ships port and starboard ships lanterns with fresnel glass lenses. Warm
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1920s Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Antique Brass Marine or Railway Beacon
Located in Norwell, MA
Hughes and Burroughs Lantern with huge dioptric bullseye lens. With mounting brackets, carry handle
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1890s English Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Antique English Folding Brass Compass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
around the neck.
The lens has a good magnification and in lovey condition.
Dating to c.1910, the brass
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
An Antique Brass Library Telescope With Tripod
Located in New York, NY
A large brass library telescope with a tripod of three folding metal legs. The telescope consists
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass, Iron
Antique English Telescopic Ocean Monocular in Brass & Leather
Located in Esbjerg, DK
optics are intact.
Measurements: H/L: 75 cm (up to), Diameter: 5/3.5 cm (bottom lens/eye lens).
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19th Century European Victorian Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Pair of Solid Brass Lights from a Boat
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of lacquered yacht lanterns with Fresnel glass lenses. Each with a brass "bow light" badge
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1920s Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Small Antique English Brass Magnifying Glass c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
A lovely little magnifying glass made from solid brass with a handle; the perfect size to pop in
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1910s British Edwardian Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Brass Spyglass Collapsible Telescope with Leather Handle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
useful - sizes are as follows closed and opened... has a brass cap to protect the lens as well
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Early 20th Century European Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
A Victorian Brass Microscope By J.P. Cutts & Sons
Located in New York, NY
A Victorian English brass microscope marked ‘J. P. Cutts & Sons / Opticians to her Majesty
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Mid-19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
19th Century German Brass “Magic Lantern” Image Projector
Located in Middleburg, VA
, or photos on glass plates, one or more lenses and a light sources to entertain or educate its users
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Late 19th Century German Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Antique Telescope, English, Silvered Brass, Dennis of London, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a long antique telescope. An English, silvered brass single draw refractor by Dennis of
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Mid-19th Century British Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Antique brass clock set with religious decoration
Located in London, GB
This three-piece brass clock set is wonderfully designed to look like a collection of Christian
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Late 19th Century French Gothic Antique Brass Lenses
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Enamel, Brass
Antique Heavy Solid Brass Nautical Styled Round Cage Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brass nautical styled light is unsigned, except for some markings on the lens, but
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Early 19th Century German Art Deco Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
Victorian Loupe Tripod Magnifying Glass in Brass, 19th Century
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Victorian jewelers or watchmakers magnifying loupe. It is fixed in a very wellmade brass tristand
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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
Large English Antique Brass Desk Magnifying Glass / Paperweight c.1910
Located in Bath, GB
up and put back to use in the modern day.
This one is made from polished brass and is excellent
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1910s British Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
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H 2.75 in Dm 4.25 in
Italian antique vintage Analogue floor camera in wood and brass, 1900s
Located in MIlano, IT
Italian antique vintage Analogue floor camera in wood and brass, 1900s
Analogue floor camera in
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Early 1900s Italian Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
H 56.7 in W 24.02 in D 25.99 in
English Edwardian Brass Pivoting Magnifying Glass on Stand c.1900
Located in Bath, GB
" tall with a lens diameter measuring 1 1/2" in diameter.
Item: 44410
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Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brass Lenses
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Brass
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H 8.25 in W 2.75 in D 2.75 in
Brass Anchor Lantern by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass anchor lantern by Perko. Fresnel lens has some loss.
Dimensions: 20" H x 10"
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Late 19th Century Antique Brass Lenses
Set of three vintage/antique brass/steel optometrist optometry eyeglasses
Located in Dallas, TX
A set of three vintage/antique brass/steel optometrist optometry eyeglasses. Steel frames come with
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Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique 2 Draw Telescope, English, Chromed Brass, Terrestrial, Astro, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique 2 draw telescope. An English, chromed brass terrestrial or astronomical
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Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
H 1.34 in W 10.63 in D 23.23 in
Brass, Bardou and Son Telescope Badged James W. Queen and Co.
By Bardou & Son
Located in Baltimore, MD
Table top, brass refracting telescope on folding cabriole leg base. Objective lens is 3 possibly
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1910s French Antique Brass Lenses
Materials
Brass
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There is a range of antique brass lenses for sale on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique brass lenses was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and glass. Antique brass lenses have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. industrial, Victorian and Art Deco antique brass lenses are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique brass lenses over the years, but those made by EB Studios, Atelier Jean Perzel and Bardou & Son are often thought to be among the most beautiful.
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- What color is antique brass?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
- 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- Is antique brass strong?1 Answer1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
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