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Victorian Dairy Scale
Victorian Dairy Scale

Victorian Dairy Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Lovely Victorian imperial iron and brass dairy scale by Joseph & Jesse Siddons Ltd.

Category

19th Century British Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Butcher's Scale
Antique Butcher's Scale

Antique Butcher's Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Very unusual and rare large iron butcher's scale with its original china plate and brass bell weights from 8 oz - 4lbs.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Iron, Brass

French 19th Century Balance or Scale in Wood, Iron and Brass
French 19th Century Balance or Scale in Wood, Iron and Brass

French 19th Century Balance or Scale in Wood, Iron and Brass

Located in Round Top, TX

A charming 19th century Balance - Scale from France. Wonderfully constructed with a turned center column in ebonized wood.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Postal Scale
Antique Postal Scale

Antique Postal Scale

Located in Van Nuys, CA

This is a functional scale for measuring postage that has worked like a dream, since the turn of the 20thc. The scale was manufactured in Austria and features unique bilateral compon...

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

19th C. Elegant Antique Brass and Marble Balance Scale 37.5"H
19th C. Elegant Antique Brass and Marble Balance Scale 37.5"H

19th C. Elegant Antique Brass and Marble Balance Scale 37.5"H

Located in New York, NY

This exquisite 19th Century antique balance scale showcases the perfect blend of functionality and artistry.

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Marble, Brass

Vintage Apothecary's Scale
Vintage Apothecary's Scale

Vintage Apothecary's Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Beautifully restored French apothecary’s scale with barrel weights.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique San Francisco Brass and Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1930
Antique San Francisco Brass and Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1930

Antique San Francisco Brass and Cast Iron Balance Scale, circa 1930

Located in San Francisco, CA

About A cast iron balance scale with original label, brass accents and "Scoop On"/"Scoop Off" balancing arm.

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Steel

A Large-Scaled  Pair of Italian Recticulated Brass Chargers
A Large-Scaled  Pair of Italian Recticulated Brass Chargers

A Large-Scaled Pair of Italian Recticulated Brass Chargers

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large-scaled and assembled pair of Italian recticulated brass chargers; each centering a bold stylized floral motif surrounded by an openwork border of swirling foliate and thistle...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Brass Scale

A Large-Scaled Pair of English Victorian Brass Candlesticks
A Large-Scaled Pair of English Victorian Brass Candlesticks

A Large-Scaled Pair of English Victorian Brass Candlesticks

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large-scaled pair of English Victorian baluster-form brass candlesticks; each with elongated candlecup above a wide drip pan; raised on a baluster-form support over an octagonal base

Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Scale

Edwardian Candy Scale
Edwardian Candy Scale

Edwardian Candy Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Ornate Edwardian sweet (candy) scale with imperial weights by W. & T. Avery, Birmingham, UK

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Italian mid-century modern Round brass medicine scale weights, 1900-1950s
Italian mid-century modern Round brass medicine scale weights, 1900-1950s

Italian mid-century modern Round brass medicine scale weights, 1900-1950s

Located in MIlano, IT

Italian mid-century modern Round brass medicine scale weights, 1900-1950s Set of vintage round brass medicine scale weights.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

French Walnut and Brass Kilogramme Scale and Weights, Mid-19th Century
French Walnut and Brass Kilogramme Scale and Weights, Mid-19th Century

French Walnut and Brass Kilogramme Scale and Weights, Mid-19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

In working condition and having two removable brass trays, one round and one square, both with letter markings in the brass, the case housing the internal works and having round port...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Fine Pair of Georgian Walnut and Brass Candlesticks of Large Scale
Fine Pair of Georgian Walnut and Brass Candlesticks of Large Scale

Fine Pair of Georgian Walnut and Brass Candlesticks of Large Scale

Located in San Francisco, CA

Elegant tall scale in lovely condition with fine old color. Circa 1790.

Category

Late 18th Century English George III Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Antique Austrian Brass Apothecary Scale by "J. Florenz Wien, Vienna", Circa 1880
Antique Austrian Brass Apothecary Scale by "J. Florenz Wien, Vienna", Circa 1880

Antique Austrian Brass Apothecary Scale by "J. Florenz Wien, Vienna", Circa 1880

Located in New Orleans, LA

Antique Viennese brass apothecary scale made by "J. Florenz Wien," official maker for the Imperial and Royal Court Pharmacy, circa 1880.

Category

19th Century Austrian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Fine Regency Mahogany and Brass 3 Shelf Etagere of Small Scale
Fine Regency Mahogany and Brass 3 Shelf Etagere of Small Scale

Fine Regency Mahogany and Brass 3 Shelf Etagere of Small Scale

Located in San Francisco, CA

A very fine quality Regency 3 shelf etagere of small size, the shelves made of the finest figured mahogany, supported by a solid brass frame topped with ball finials, circa 1820. Pro...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Pair Anglo Indian Etched Colored Brass Vases with Peacocks, Large Scale
Pair Anglo Indian Etched Colored Brass Vases with Peacocks, Large Scale

Pair Anglo Indian Etched Colored Brass Vases with Peacocks, Large Scale

Located in Stamford, CT

Impressive and very cool large scale flute form brass vases with intricate etched designs covering the surface and peacock decoration.

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Scale
19th Century French Scale

19th Century French Scale

Located in High Point, NC

19th century French scale-made from iron with brass weighing bowls. Comes with four weights.

Category

19th Century French Industrial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Boxed Antique English Commodity Scales in Mahogany and Brass, circa 1880
Large Boxed Antique English Commodity Scales in Mahogany and Brass, circa 1880

Large Boxed Antique English Commodity Scales in Mahogany and Brass, circa 1880

By Thurston and Sons

Located in Bath, GB

The set comes complete with a set of polished bell weights. The two brass pans when resting sit just above the top of the Mahogany base and when needed the lever in the centre is pus...

Category

1890s British Late Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Antique Jeweler's Beam Scale
Antique Jeweler's Beam Scale

Antique Jeweler's Beam Scale

By Thomas Cheshire

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Beautiful antique jewelers beam scale to weigh up to 1lb. All brass with it's original mahogany box.

Category

19th Century Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Antique French Balance Scale
Antique French Balance Scale

Antique French Balance Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Large antique cast iron French balance scale with 2 brass pans. The scale is from Usine de Graffenstaden, in the Starsbourg area of France.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Iron, Brass

Antique Swedish Balance Scale
Antique Swedish Balance Scale

Antique Swedish Balance Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Substantial antique brass and iron greengrocers balance scale with weights.

Category

19th Century Swedish Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English Greengrocer's Scale
Antique English Greengrocer's Scale

Antique English Greengrocer's Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Large antique greengrocer's scale with brass ledges and scoop. Maker: Bush & Hall, 3 Lambs Conduit Passage Red Lion Scale, London.This type of design was generally used by costermong...

Category

19th Century British Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Iron, Brass

Rare Coromander Postal Scale
Rare Coromander Postal Scale

Rare Coromander Postal Scale

Located in New Orleans, LA

Rare Exceptional quality Inkwell-Postal Scale-Pen Rest With Abalone and Engraved Brass Mounts Circa 1860-1870s

Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Crystal, Brass

A Large-Scaled Anglo Indian Octagonal Brass Inlaid Traveling Table
A Large-Scaled Anglo Indian Octagonal Brass Inlaid Traveling Table

A Large-Scaled Anglo Indian Octagonal Brass Inlaid Traveling Table

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large-scaled Anglo Indian octagonal brass inlaid traveling table; the octagonal top centering a bold brass inlaid star surrounded by an inlaid foliate vine border; raised on a conf...

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19th Century British Indian Ocean Territory Antique Brass Scale

Large Antique Grocer's Scale
Large Antique Grocer's Scale

Large Antique Grocer's Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Large antique iron and brass Costamonger's (grocer's) scale, unique to the London market traders (Barrow Boys), with a full set of brass bell weights.    

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Iron, Brass

A Large-Scaled English Edwardian Hand-Hammered Brass Coal Bin
A Large-Scaled English Edwardian Hand-Hammered Brass Coal Bin

A Large-Scaled English Edwardian Hand-Hammered Brass Coal Bin

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large-scaled English Edwardian hand-hammered brass tripod coal bin; the robust cylindrical tapering basin flanked by loop handles; raised on 3 well-detailed splayed paw feet

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Scale

A Large-Scaled  French Louis XVI Style Brass Fireplace Fender
A Large-Scaled  French Louis XVI Style Brass Fireplace Fender

A Large-Scaled French Louis XVI Style Brass Fireplace Fender

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large-scaled and good quality French Louis XVI style brass fireplace fender; the arched fender with exuberantly scrolled openwork gallery; raised on quadrangular supports with guil...

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19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

A Boldly-Scaled Pair of Dutch Baroque Style Brass Candlesticks
A Boldly-Scaled Pair of Dutch Baroque Style Brass Candlesticks

A Boldly-Scaled Pair of Dutch Baroque Style Brass Candlesticks

Located in San Francisco, CA

A boldly-scaled pair of Dutch baroque style baluster-form brass candlesticks; each of heavy weight with a bulbous candlecup above a convex drip pan over a baluster-form support; all ...

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19th Century Dutch Antique Brass Scale

A Large-Scaled English George III Style Brass Coal Urn
A Large-Scaled English George III Style Brass Coal Urn

A Large-Scaled English George III Style Brass Coal Urn

Located in San Francisco, CA

A handsome and large-scaled English George III style brass coal urn raised on paw feet; the cup-shaped vessel with short flared neck adorned with 3 regal lion heads; raised on 3 spla...

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19th Century English Antique Brass Scale

19th Century French Polished Iron Balance Scale Brass Trays and Gilt Accents
19th Century French Polished Iron Balance Scale Brass Trays and Gilt Accents

19th Century French Polished Iron Balance Scale Brass Trays and Gilt Accents

Located in Dallas, TX

This handsome antique French balance scale was crafted in France circa 1870 and reflects the refined industrial elegance of 19th century utilitarian design.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Country Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

English Victorian Greengrocer's Scale
English Victorian Greengrocer's Scale

English Victorian Greengrocer's Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

English Victorian greengrocer's scale with large brass scoop and original brass weights.

Category

Early 20th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Magnificent Industrial Doctor's Scale
Magnificent Industrial Doctor's Scale

Magnificent Industrial Doctor's Scale

Located in Sagaponack, NY

A superb doctor's scale of the highest quality having a patinated cast iron body (retaining its original retractible brass height measurement bar) and a precisely machined weight car...

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Iron, Steel, Brass

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt Brass Sconces of Large Scale
Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt Brass Sconces of Large Scale

Pair of French Louis XVI Style Gilt Brass Sconces of Large Scale

Located in San Francisco, CA

An impressive large-scale pair of French Louis XVI style gilt brass two-arm six-light wall sconces, circa 1920.

Category

1920s French Louis XV Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Large-Scaled and Good Quality Dutch Colonial Style Brass 12-Light Chandelier
Large-Scaled and Good Quality Dutch Colonial Style Brass 12-Light Chandelier

Large-Scaled and Good Quality Dutch Colonial Style Brass 12-Light Chandelier

Located in San Francisco, CA

A large-scaled and good quality Dutch colonial style 2-tier 12-light chandelier; a large and well-proportioned chandelier with solid brass scrolled arms emanating from a baluster-sha...

Category

Early 1900s Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Antique French Metal Scale
Antique French Metal Scale

Antique French Metal Scale

Located in High Point, NC

Fully functional, the scale is supplied with the original brass weighing pans, one of them shaped with a practical pouring spout for more commodity.

Category

Early 1900s French Country Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Monumental 19th C French Brass Butcher’s Scale w Bulls Head & Quad Weighing Pans
Monumental 19th C French Brass Butcher’s Scale w Bulls Head & Quad Weighing Pans

Monumental 19th C French Brass Butcher’s Scale w Bulls Head & Quad Weighing Pans

Located in New York, NY

Massive 19th Century French Brass Butcher’s Scale with Bull Head A striking and rare 19th century French butcher's balance scale, crafted entirely in polished brass.

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

19th French Pharmacist Scale
19th French Pharmacist Scale

19th French Pharmacist Scale

Located in Southampton, NY

19th Century French Brass and Mahogany Pharmacist Scale

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Steel

1900s French Metal Scale
1900s French Metal Scale

1900s French Metal Scale

Located in High Point, NC

Fully functional, the scale is supplied with the original brass weighing pans, one of them shaped with a practical pouring spout for more commodity.

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Jewelers Scale
19th Century Jewelers Scale

19th Century Jewelers Scale

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th Century French Jewelers Scale- Walnut Case and Original Glass. This Piece is an Antique and One of a Kind. Please Refer to Our Website- jadamsantiques.com- for Our Complete Inve...

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Antique Belgian Metal Scale
Antique Belgian Metal Scale

Antique Belgian Metal Scale

Located in High Point, NC

This metal scale was made in Belgium. With its beautiful patina and center finial, it will bring a rustic and quaint character to any space. The scale comes with two dishes, one slig...

Category

Early 1900s Belgian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

1900s French Metal Scale
1900s French Metal Scale

1900s French Metal Scale

Located in High Point, NC

This antique apothecary scale was made in early 20th-century France. Supported by a sturdy metal tripod base, it features a deep pan on one side and a ruler marked with units of meas...

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Metal, Brass

Victorian Era Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base - Late 19th C English Antique
Victorian Era Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base - Late 19th C English Antique

Victorian Era Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base - Late 19th C English Antique

Located in New York, NY

This elegant brass balance scale dates back to the late 19th century, a period marked by the precision and craftsmanship of Victorian England.

Category

Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

19th Century Very Large French Iron Butcher Scales with Brass Pans and Weights
19th Century Very Large French Iron Butcher Scales with Brass Pans and Weights

19th Century Very Large French Iron Butcher Scales with Brass Pans and Weights

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This very large set of iron butcher scales from the late 19th century features brass needles and pans that have been stamped multiple times by the French government for certification...

Category

1880s French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th century English Chemists Scale
19th century English Chemists Scale

19th century English Chemists Scale

Located in Bellport, NY

Charming English Chemists Scale with white marble column and all brass decorative detailing.

Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Marble, Brass

Period Napoleon III Bakery Scales with Inlaid Base, Marble Top and Brass Pans
Period Napoleon III Bakery Scales with Inlaid Base, Marble Top and Brass Pans

Period Napoleon III Bakery Scales with Inlaid Base, Marble Top and Brass Pans

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Of a rare, large size, this elegant set of Napoleon III bakery scales features a white marble-top supporting two brass pans.

Category

19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Marble, Brass

Scarce Pair Large Scale Cast Brass Flush Ceiling Light Fittings & Crystal Bowls
Scarce Pair Large Scale Cast Brass Flush Ceiling Light Fittings & Crystal Bowls

Scarce Pair Large Scale Cast Brass Flush Ceiling Light Fittings & Crystal Bowls

By General Electric Company (GEC) 1

Located in Nottingham, GB

SCARCE PAIR OF LARGE-SCALE CAST BRASS FLUSH TO CEILING LIGHT FITTINGS WITH CRYSTAL GLASS BOWLS Priced for the pair An exceptional and scarce pair of large-scale antique flush-to-ce...

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Early 20th Century British Art Nouveau Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Small Scale Early 20th Century French Iron and Brass Baker's Rack or Shelves
Small Scale Early 20th Century French Iron and Brass Baker's Rack or Shelves

Small Scale Early 20th Century French Iron and Brass Baker's Rack or Shelves

Located in Fayetteville, AR

A rare find in a unique small scale, this mid-20th century French iron baker's rack is trimmed in brass around each of its three shelves.

Category

Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

A Brass Arts and Crafts Hanging Lantern with Opaline Glass, of Small Scale
A Brass Arts and Crafts Hanging Lantern with Opaline Glass, of Small Scale

A Brass Arts and Crafts Hanging Lantern with Opaline Glass, of Small Scale

Located in London, GB

England, circa 1900 An Arts and Crafts brass lantern, with brass lattice overlaid on opaline glass. Height of lantern 31.00cm Diameter 18.00cm Please note: Chain is not inc...

Category

Early 20th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

19th Century Set of Rowntree’s Sweetshop Scales with Brass Bell Weights
19th Century Set of Rowntree’s Sweetshop Scales with Brass Bell Weights

19th Century Set of Rowntree’s Sweetshop Scales with Brass Bell Weights

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

A 19th century set of Rowntree’s sweetshop scales with brass bell weights This a very rare find, the scales are cast iron with steel pans, the scales have an advertising banner al...

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Brass Scale

Antique English Inkwell and Scale.
Antique English Inkwell and Scale.

Antique English Inkwell and Scale.

Located in New Orleans, LA

Exceptional Antique English Brass Inkwell and Scale Coromander Wood Hand Engraved Circa 1880s

Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Monumental Gilded Iron and Brass Italian Apothecary Scale on Marble Base
Monumental Gilded Iron and Brass Italian Apothecary Scale on Marble Base

Monumental Gilded Iron and Brass Italian Apothecary Scale on Marble Base

Located in New York, NY

Crafted from gilded iron and adorned with intricate brass details, this scale features a unique design where one of the serpents, emblematic of wisdom and healing, is depicted with a...

Category

19th Century Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Iron

Boldly Scaled Russian Neoclassical Style Black Lacquer Armchair w Brass Inlay
Boldly Scaled Russian Neoclassical Style Black Lacquer Armchair w Brass Inlay

Boldly Scaled Russian Neoclassical Style Black Lacquer Armchair w Brass Inlay

Located in San Francisco, CA

An impressive and boldly scaled Russian neoclassical style black lacquer armchair with brass inlay; the outwardly scrolling crestrail above an openwork back centering a diamond-shape...

Category

Early 20th Century Russian Neoclassical Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Lacquer

Victorian Avery Sweet Shop Scale
Victorian Avery Sweet Shop Scale

Victorian Avery Sweet Shop Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Beautiful antique Avery sweet shop scale with its original brass scoop and plate. It also has a set of Imperial weights to 4 oz.

Category

19th Century British Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Iron, Brass

Set of Large Late 19th Century French Iron Scales with Brass Pans from Normandy
Set of Large Late 19th Century French Iron Scales with Brass Pans from Normandy

Set of Large Late 19th Century French Iron Scales with Brass Pans from Normandy

Located in Fayetteville, AR

From the region of Normandy, France, this set of late 19th century iron scales features its two original brass pans. The central iron rod rests on a cast iron tripod base detailed wi...

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Antique French Cast Iron Scale

Antique French Cast Iron Scale

Located in High Point, NC

Fully functional, the scale is equipped with brass weighing pans, their golden color providing a subtle contrast to the painted cast iron.

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique French Cast Iron Scale
Antique French Cast Iron Scale

Antique French Cast Iron Scale

Located in High Point, NC

Fully functional, the scale is equipped with brass weighing pans, their golden color providing a subtle contrast to the painted cast iron.

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

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Antique Brass Scale For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique brass scale you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique brass scale for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are many kinds of the antique brass scale you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique brass scale is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, Industrial and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. A well-made antique brass scale has long been a part of the offerings for many furniture designers and manufacturers, but those produced by W & T Avery, Sampson Mordan & Co. and Maco Braga are consistently popular.

How Much is a Antique Brass Scale?

An antique brass scale can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,392, while the lowest priced sells for $85 and the highest can go for as much as $170,139.
Questions About Antique Brass Scale
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    A brass scale is the one used in ancient times when bartering or trading various precious metal currencies. They are now frequently used as decorative objects for display in any home. This regal-looking collectible adds a touch of royalty to any mantel or console table. Find a variety of antique and vintage brass scales on 1stDibs.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.