Antique Brass Protractor
Antique Wood and Brass Protractor
Located in Norwalk, CT
A really nice example of a handmade tool, this protractor is carved wood and fitted with handmade
Category
Late 19th Century Antique Brass Protractor
Materials
Brass
Fine Circular Protractor by William Cary, London c.1810
By Cary
Located in Norwich, GB
William Cary, London Circular Protractor. C.1810
The protractor with geared knob turn for full
Category
1810s English Antique Brass Protractor
Materials
Brass
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Brass Sextant Signed WC COX Devonport, Mid-19th Century
Located in Milan, IT
Brass sextant signed WC COX Devonport made in the mid-19th century, instrument complete with three
Category
1850s British Antique Brass Protractor
Materials
Brass
1875s Brass Sextant Signed Negus New York Antique Marine Navigation Instrument
Located in Milan, IT
key.
Brass frame with engraved silver protractor scale recessed in the arch, with scale from
Category
1870s Antique Brass Protractor
Materials
Brass
H 5 in W 10.45 in D 10.6 in
Four Fold Boxwood Rule by Edward Preston & Sons of Birmingham
Located in London, GB
central brass protractor joint, spirit level, and steel tips.
Numbered: 3111L
With "E P" trademark
Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Protractor
Materials
Brass
Russian Brass Antique Nautical Sextant Made Early 1900s with Wooden Support
Located in Milan, IT
manufacture. Brass frame with engraved silver protractor scale embedded in the arch, with scale from 0 to
Category
Early 20th Century Russian Antique Brass Protractor
Materials
Brass
H 4.34 in W 11.82 in D 9.45 in
19th C. Nautical Protractor
Located in North Egremont, MA
W & S Jones, 30 Holborn, London, single arm brass protractor, original case.
Category
19th Century English Antique Brass Protractor
Materials
Brass
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Questions About Antique Brass Protractor
- 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, 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.
- 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.
- 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 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 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.
- 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.
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