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 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.

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.

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 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 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.

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.

Antique Brass Foil

Antique Bronze Miniature

Aluminum Car Models

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Rare Rolls Royce Cream Car Franklin Mint 1911 UK

$4,172Sale Price|59% Off

H 11.03 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Rare Rolls Royce Cream Car Franklin Mint 1911 UK

Located in Wembley, GB

Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:24 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finishes...

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1910s British Hollywood Regency Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...

American Art Deco Yesteryear Perfume Bottle

$390

H 4.75 in Dm 3.5 in

American Art Deco Yesteryear Perfume Bottle

Located in Queens, NY

sits in a round brass base with a gold foil label

Category

Early 20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Brass

Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Black Car including Tonka/Burgao, Italy.

$2,525Sale Price|52% Off

H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in

Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Black Car including Tonka/Burgao, Italy.

Located in Wembley, GB

Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car are 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finishes,...

Category

Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 2pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.

$2,031Sale Price / set|87% Off

H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible 2pcs, Tonka/Burgao, Italy.

Located in Wembley, GB

Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, these exclusive antique model cars are 1:10 scale models that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finish...

Category

Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...

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Edwardian Walnut and Brass Gentlemen's Shaving Stand

Unavailable

H 65 in W 18 in D 18 in

Edwardian Walnut and Brass Gentlemen's Shaving Stand

Located in Manchester, GB

brass foil in place.

Category

Early 1900s British Edwardian Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Brass, Steel

19th Century English Tinsel Print Portrait of Actor Retailed Saxon and Clemens

Unavailable

H 12.75 in W 9.25 in D 1.5 in

19th Century English Tinsel Print Portrait of Actor Retailed Saxon and Clemens

Located in Atlanta, GA

portrait, individual sheets of metal foil would have to be purchased, measured and cut to fit an individual

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Brass, Foil

English George III Inlaid Satinwood Octagonal Tea Caddy C. 1800

Unavailable

H 4.75 in W 4.75 in D 4 in

English George III Inlaid Satinwood Octagonal Tea Caddy C. 1800

Located in Palm Springs, CA

with traces of green stain present. The tea caddy retains the original, or old, foiled interior along

Category

Early 1800s English George III Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Brass, Foil

Antique French Art Nouveau Serpent Brooch Garnet 18ct Gold Circa 1900

Unavailable

H 1.38 in W 0.71 in D 0.4 in

Antique French Art Nouveau Serpent Brooch Garnet 18ct Gold Circa 1900

Located in Lancaster, Lancashire

features the mark TITRE FIXE. ‘Fixe’ is the process of high quality hot gold foil laminating onto brass and

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Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Garnet, 18k Gold

Pair of Vintage Flemish Brass Sconces

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H 11.5 in Dm 5 in

Pair of Vintage Flemish Brass Sconces

Located in Houston, TX

Beautiful brass sconces with quatre foil detail on the bobeche, oak leaf and acorn detailing on the

Category

Early 20th Century Belgian Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Brass

Japanese Cloisonne and Goldstone Phoenix Box, Meiji Period, Japan

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H 2 in W 5 in D 4.13 in

Japanese Cloisonne and Goldstone Phoenix Box, Meiji Period, Japan

Located in Austin, TX

vegetal design against a mustard yellow ground. The interior of the box clad in brass.

Category

Early 1900s Japanese Meiji Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Brass, Copper, Enamel, Foil

English Hepplewhite Mahogany Satinwood Patera Inlaid Hinged Tea Caddy, C. 1780

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H 5 in W 5 in D 5 in

English Hepplewhite Mahogany Satinwood Patera Inlaid Hinged Tea Caddy, C. 1780

Located in Charleston, SC

removable lidded compartment with original foil, locking mechanism, tulip wood cross banding, and original

Category

1780s English Hepplewhite Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Brass, Foil

Art Nouveau Screen, "Les Heures du jour" by Alphonse Mucha, Signed

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H 62.6 in W 64.57 in D 1.58 in

Art Nouveau Screen, "Les Heures du jour" by Alphonse Mucha, Signed

By Alphonse Mucha

Located in Milano, IT

Alphonse Mucha and signed by the artist. Solid wood and brass foil frame, pressed cardboard panels

Category

1880s French Art Nouveau Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Wood

Japanese Two-Panel Rimpa School Autumn Foliage Screen

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H 30 in W 74.5 in D 0.75 in

Japanese Two-Panel Rimpa School Autumn Foliage Screen

Located in Rio Vista, CA

. Signed by artist Nanpo Utsusu upper left with two seals. Ink and color on silver metallic foil squares

Category

19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Brass, Foil

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Cream Car Tonka/Burgao, Italy.

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H 7.88 in W 9.85 in D 3.94 in

Decorative Antique MODEL CARS, Collectible Cream Car Tonka/Burgao, Italy.

Located in Wembley, GB

Arising from the collaboration of the automobile brands, this exclusive antique model car is a 1:10 scale model that took over 4,000 hours to develop, drawing information on finishes...

Category

Early 1900s Italian Hollywood Regency Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Metal, Aluminum, Berlin Iron, Brass, Bronze, Cut Steel, Foil, Iron, Nick...

Early 19th Century Russian Tea Box, circa 1820

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H 4.75 in W 8.75 in D 4.75 in

Early 19th Century Russian Tea Box, circa 1820

Located in San Francisco, CA

, original foil lining and brass key hole. Creator: Unknown. Date of manufacture: circa 1820. Materials

Category

Early 19th Century Russian Regency Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Tinsel Print Portrait of Actor Retailed Saxon and Clemens

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H 12.75 in W 9.25 in D 1.5 in

19th Century English Tinsel Print Portrait of Actor Retailed Saxon and Clemens

Located in Atlanta, GA

portrait, individual sheets of metal foil would have to be purchased, measured and cut to fit an individual

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Metal, Brass, Foil

19th Century English Tinsel Print Portrait of Actor Retailed Saxon and Clemens

Sold

H 12.75 in W 9.25 in D 1.5 in

19th Century English Tinsel Print Portrait of Actor Retailed Saxon and Clemens

Located in Atlanta, GA

time, if an individual wished to embellish a portrait, individual sheets of metal foil would have to be

Category

Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Metal, Brass, Foil

Regency Rosewood Lap Desk

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H 4.14 in W 14.18 in D 10.63 in

Regency Rosewood Lap Desk

Located in Windsor, Berkshire

Regency rosewood lap desk. The striking rosewood lap desk is a stunning piece, foil-let and brass

Category

Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Rosewood

1912 René Lalique Broche Oiseaux Bleu Blue Foil Birds Brooch

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1912 René Lalique Broche Oiseaux Bleu Blue Foil Birds Brooch

By René Lalique

Located in Boulogne Billancourt, FR

glass with blue foil and brass mount. Brooch is stamped "Lalique" on reverse. 6 cm long Félix

Category

1910s French Art Deco Antique Brass Foil

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Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

$3,229 / set

H 61.03 in W 31.5 in D 47.25 in

Library of Antique Leatherbound Books

Located in Brønshøj, DK

This collection consists of 400 antique decorative books, mainly dating from 1850–1950, with most published before 1920. The books are bound in leather, many with fine gold leaf embo...

Category

20th Century Danish Victorian Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Gold Leaf

DC-3 Dakota Aircraft Reduced Model Scale, Model 1936

$1,614 / item

H 6.7 in W 38.59 in D 25.6 in

DC-3 Dakota Aircraft Reduced Model Scale, Model 1936

Located in Paris, FR

DC-3, Dakota aircraft reduced model scale model. Handcrafted in aluminium foil, with engraved metal rivets, 1936. .

Category

21st Century and Contemporary British Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Aluminum

Rare Antique Silver Cup INCENSE BURNER Chinese Hand Engraved Dragons Xuande Mark

$1,800Sale Price|69% Off

H 7.49 in W 5.91 in D 5.91 in

Rare Antique Silver Cup INCENSE BURNER Chinese Hand Engraved Dragons Xuande Mark

Located in Wembley, GB

Exquisite Antique Chinese Silver & Copper Decorative Vessel with Dragon and Mythical Beast Motifs – Xuande Mark An outstanding example of antique Chinese silver and copper craftsman...

Category

1880s Chinese Tibetan Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Gold Plate, Silver, Sterling Silver

Steinway & Sons, Baby Grand Model O Piano, Fully Refurbished, 1911

$37,500

H 39 in W 58 in D 70.5 in

Steinway & Sons, Baby Grand Model O Piano, Fully Refurbished, 1911

By Steinway & Sons

Located in Manhasset, NY

Steinway & Sons, Baby Grand Model L Piano, Refurbished Satin Ebony, 1911, 88 Keys, Serial Number 146562 This exceptional 1911 Steinway piano, Model 146561, has undergone a complete ...

Category

20th Century American Modern Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Lacquer

Carving Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 2 Decorative Figurine of Book Holders

$395Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 8.67 in W 5.52 in D 1.97 in

Carving Wooden Sculptures Book End Set Of 2 Decorative Figurine of Book Holders

Located in Wembley, GB

Book Ends Wooden style acrylic Sculptures A Set Of 2 Decorative Figurines of Human Book Holder Beautifully stylized a set of figurines with a great balance of harmony stood, portrayi...

Category

1990s Turkish Art Deco Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Acrylic, Wood, Fruitwood, Driftwood, Pine, Bog Wood

Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates

$74,975 / set

H 1 in Dm 10.8 in

Set of 12 Exquisite "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charger Plates

By Tiffany & Co.

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite set of 12 "Gilded Age" Sterling Silver Tiffany Charges was realized in America in 1905. Each plate has heavily detailed boarders featuring a Kylix cup amid scrolling s...

Category

Early 1900s American Neoclassical Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Sterling Silver

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

$30,000

H 24.25 in W 78.5 in D 9.25 in

Clairtone Project G2 Series T11 Console Stereo System & Garrard Turntable

By Clairtone

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

On offer is a rare completely original Clairtone G2 Series Home Stereo System from 1966 featuring two distinct exotic wooden boxes one that houses the tuner and the turntable both pr...

Category

1960s Canadian Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Aluminum

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

$167,454

H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

By Carlo Zappa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

here we offer one of 2 bangas, with light grey interior. the second one with black interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...

Category

1970s Italian Space Age Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Fiberglass

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

$4,889Sale Price / item|20% Off

H 23.63 in Dm 27.56 in

Rezzonico chandelier 5 arms clear Murano glass, multicolor details by Multiforme

By Multiforme

Located in Trebaseleghe, IT

Kia Ora chandelier 5 lights clear Murano glass with blue and ruby trims, multicolour vitreous paste details. Kia Ora is the combination of the traditional Venetian structure with g...

Category

2010s Italian Other Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Blown Glass, Art Glass, Murano Glass

Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models

$20,586 / set

H 15.36 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Pair of Large Chinese Hardstone, Jade and Cloisonné Enamel Flower Models

Located in London, GB

Pair of large Chinese hardstone, jade and cloisonné enamel flower models Chinese, 20th Century Height 39cm, width 25cm, depth 25cm Crafted in 20th century China, this pair of lar...

Category

20th Century Chinese Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Stone, Jade, Metal, Enamel

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

$167,454

H 110.24 in W 127.56 in D 127.56 in

1 BANGA space age micro architecture prefab house bungalow by Carlo Zappa, 1971

By Carlo Zappa

Located in Frankfurt am Main, DE

here we offer one of 2 bangas, with black interior. the second one with light grey interior is offered in another listing. a banga shows ways in which we could live more sustainably...

Category

1970s Italian Space Age Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Fiberglass

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815

$1,600

H 3.75 in W 2.75 in D 0.33 in

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, Circa 1815

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Stunning English Regency Sterling Silver & Tortoiseshell Card Case, circa 1815 This exceptional English Regency card case, dating to the early 19th century (circa 1810–1825), exempl...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Metal, Sterling Silver

VINSARE - SEVRES Black Panther, 1920

$2,900

H 9.85 in W 26.15 in D 5.83 in

VINSARE - SEVRES Black Panther, 1920

By Vinsare

Located in Saint-Amans-des-Cots, FR

Rare Art Deco black panther by Paul SAILLY at VINSARE (Sêvres), 140, Grande Rue, Sêvres, France, 1920s. Ceramic and noble wood. Width: 26.1"(66.4cm), Height: 9.8"(25cm), Depth: 5.8"(...

Category

1920s French Art Deco Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Ceramic, Wood

FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK

$205,861

H 17.72 in W 18.71 in D 9.06 in

FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and highly collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt ...

Category

1890s French Industrial Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Brass

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

$450,000

H 78.75 in Dm 39.38 in

Bird Cage Jugendstil, Art Nouveau, Liberty, Year: 1900, France

Located in Ciudad Autónoma Buenos Aires, C

Bird Cage, Art Nouveau Year: 1900 Country: French Material: Iron It is an elegant and sophisticated bird cage. We have specialized in the sale of Art Deco and Art Nouveau styles s...

Category

Early 1900s French Art Nouveau Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Iron

Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player

$1,650

H 13 in W 22 in D 18 in

Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Very Rare Antique Sonora Victorian Quartersawn Oak Tabletop Phonograph Record Player. Circa Early 20th Century. Measurements: 13" H x 22" W x 18" D.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brass Foil

Materials

Metal

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Antique Brass Foil For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique brass foil available at 1stDibs. An antique brass foil — often made from metal, brass and wood — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique brass foil, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Each antique brass foil bearing Georgian, Regency or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. A well-made antique brass foil has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by Birmingham Guild of Handicraft Ltd., Halsey Ricardo and Wedgwood & Co are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Brass Foil?

An antique brass foil can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $2,460, while the lowest priced sells for $750 and the highest can go for as much as $20,595.

Questions About Antique Brass Foil

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 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.
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.
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 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 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.
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.