What color is antique brass?

Antique 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.

How do you know if brass is antique?

Most 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.

How can I tell if brass is antique?

You 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?

Yes, 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.

How can I tell if a brass chandelier is antique?

There 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.

How much is an antique brass bed worth?

The 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.

How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?

To 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.

Antique Brass Eagle

Extreme Rare Antique Carved Chandelier with Great American Eagle Sculpture 1920s

$11,423

Extreme Rare Antique Carved Chandelier with Great American Eagle Sculpture 1920s

Located in Lisse, NL

Unique, antique handcrafted 6-light chandelier – a true work of ART. There are moments in life when you come across something truly exceptional, and this magnificent chandelier from...

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Alabaster, Metal, Brass

Oak Black Forest Wall Coat Rack with Hand Carved Double-Headed Eagle, 1900s

$1,782Sale Price|20% Off

Oak Black Forest Wall Coat Rack with Hand Carved Double-Headed Eagle, 1900s

Located in Amsterdam, NL

Solid oak frame with a hand-carved sculptured double-headed eagle. Four patinated brass decorative hooks. This wonderful Black Forest style wall coat rack is in very good original ...

Category

Early 1900s Serbian Black Forest Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Brass

Antique Georgian Mahogany 8 Day Strike Silent Longcase Clock Henry Weedon London

$11,235

Antique Georgian Mahogany 8 Day Strike Silent Longcase Clock Henry Weedon London

Located in Suffolk, GB

The elegant mahogany case is of particularly fine proportions with a shaped hood flanked by fluted columns and surmounted by brass eagle finials. The trunk displays beautifully figur...

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18th Century English George II Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Mahogany

Brass Six Light Chandelier

$6,700

Brass Six Light Chandelier

Located in Greenwich, CT

Fine 18th century brass six light chandelier with eagle finial over six flower head reflectors above six scrolled brass arms retaining original candle sockets and drip pans over supp...

Category

Mid-18th Century Dutch Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Brass

19th Century Native American Pipe Tomahawk

$23,000

19th Century Native American Pipe Tomahawk

By Native American Art

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Native American pipe tomahawk with brass head engraved with American eagle having crest and "Hull Curttss, November 1, 1776".

Category

19th Century American Native American Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Brass

19th Century Victorian Highly Carved Parlor Table

$4,250

19th Century Victorian Highly Carved Parlor Table

Located in Forney, TX

Having a planked top with gadrooned edge on front and back, intricate relief carved frieze with single high quality dovetailed drawer, rising on pierced finial topped H-form stretche...

Category

19th Century Victorian Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Brass

Fine American Empire Side Table

$1,850

Fine American Empire Side Table

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The drawers have fine oval brass bales with American spread eagle motifs holding shields and perched on laurel branches surrounded by stars.

Category

19th Century American American Empire Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Grate, Fire Grate

$1,113

19th Century English Victorian Fireplace Grate, Fire Grate

Located in Amerongen, Amerongen

Beautiful 19th century English Victorian period fireplace grate made of cast iron, wrought iron and brass. The engraved fret with eagle and foliage surmounted by curved front bars.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Charleston Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Bell Flower Dot Inlaid Sideboard, 1790

$40,000

Charleston Hepplewhite Mahogany Bow Front Bell Flower Dot Inlaid Sideboard, 1790

Located in Charleston, SC

American Charleston Hepplewhite mahogany bow front graduated bell flower over dot inlaid sideboard with period eagle brasses, triangular diamond shaped string inlays, and resting on ...

Category

1790s American Hepplewhite Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Pedestal with Bronze Ormulu

$1,520Sale Price|20% Off

Art Deco Pedestal with Bronze Ormulu

Located in Pasadena, TX

It's made of mahogany and has bronze and brass accents. It has lion faces eagles and brass inlay banding.

Category

1920s European Art Deco Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Brass, Bronze

American Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Decorated Credenzas / Sideboard

$5,800

American Federal Style Mahogany Inlaid Decorated Credenzas / Sideboard

Located in Tarry Town, NY

The server boasts a demilune shape, which adds a touch of elegance and grace to its design. Brasses featuring the American eagle motif pay homage to the nation's history and symbolism.

Category

Early 20th Century North American Federal Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Brass

19th Century Heavily Carved English Oak Grandfather Clock

$4,400

19th Century Heavily Carved English Oak Grandfather Clock

Located in Round Top, TX

Early 19th-century English oak long-case clock with heavily carved embellishments and rich detail. Turned columns with brass caps frame the beveled glass door and elaborate clock fac...

Category

19th Century English Other Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Oak

English Chippendale Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780

$25,000

English Chippendale Mahogany Tall Case Clock, Circa 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

English Chippendale Mahogany tall case clock with broken pediment, brass finials with eagle, Corinthian columns, painted Royalty face, brass string inlay, and terminating on squared ...

Category

18th Century and Earlier British Chippendale Antique Brass Eagle

English Tall Case Clock by George Slater in Mahogany, circa 1830

$12,000

English Tall Case Clock by George Slater in Mahogany, circa 1830

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

In beautiful figured and crotch, bookmatched mahogany with brass ball finials and eagle on split-pediment top and turned columns flanking dial case and door and resting on bracket fe...

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Mahogany

Gilded Bronze Friezes for Furniture, Beaux Arts Style, Italy

$822Sale Price / set|20% Off

Gilded Bronze Friezes for Furniture, Beaux Arts Style, Italy

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

. - O/6842 - crown antique in gilt bronze - cm. 26 x height 11 x thickness 1.5 - O/7421 - eagle new in brass - cm 12 x height 12 x thickness 0.5 - sn - - carriage with horses anti...

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Mid-19th Century Italian Beaux Arts Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Bronze

Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair

$3,680Sale Price|20% Off

Unusual American Empire Mahogany Armchair

Located in Hanover, MA

Nicely carved detail including scrolled acanthus leaf arms including small rosettes at end of armrest scrolls, four lions paw feet on cornucopia legs, dragooned centre seat rail with...

Category

1850s American Empire Revival Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century American Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

$5,850

19th Century American Federal Style Mahogany Chest of Drawers

Located in Queens, NY

American Federal style 19th century mahogany chest of drawers with 2 lower drawers above dummy drawers having a lift top with replaced brass hardware with an eagle impression support...

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Brass Eagle

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Brass Eagle For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique brass eagle available at 1stDibs. Each antique brass eagle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique brass eagle — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right antique brass eagle, those designed in Neoclassical, Empire and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. A well-made antique brass eagle has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Black Forest, Eagle Lock Company, Terryville, Conn. and F. C. Deckenback & Sons Company are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Brass Eagle?

The average selling price for an antique brass eagle at 1stDibs is $2,475, while they’re typically $150 on the low end and $125,000 for the highest priced.

Questions About Antique Brass Eagle

What color is antique brass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
Antique 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.
How do you know if brass is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
Most 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.
How can I tell if brass is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
You 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 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
Yes, 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.
How can I tell if a brass chandelier is antique?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
There 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.
How much is an antique brass bed worth?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
The 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.
How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?
1 Answer
1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
To 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.