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Elegant French Late 19th to Early 20th C. Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base
Elegant French Late 19th to Early 20th C. Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base

Elegant French Late 19th to Early 20th C. Brass Balance Scale on Wooden Base

Located in New York, NY

The scale features finely crafted brass components, including a central column topped with an elegant finial, which supports a horizontal arm holding two brass pans.

Category

Early 20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Vintage British Avery Grocer's Scale
Vintage British Avery Grocer's Scale

Vintage British Avery Grocer's Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Comes with its original iron ring and brass weights.

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Metal, Brass

Victorian Harp Grocer's Beam Scale
Victorian Harp Grocer's Beam Scale

Victorian Harp Grocer's Beam Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

A stunning and ornate huge Victorian grocer's beam scale with its original china plate for weighing cheeses and meats.

Category

19th Century British Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Iron, Brass

Late 19th Century Very Large Set of French Iron Baker's Scales with Brass Pans
Late 19th Century Very Large Set of French Iron Baker's Scales with Brass Pans

Late 19th Century Very Large Set of French Iron Baker's Scales with Brass Pans

Located in Fayetteville, AR

Its brass pans and black iron base lend a sleek look that would sharpen up an office space or kitchen, circa 1890.

Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large Scale English Mahogany Knife Boxes Mounted on Brass Ball Feet
Large Scale English Mahogany Knife Boxes Mounted on Brass Ball Feet

Large Scale English Mahogany Knife Boxes Mounted on Brass Ball Feet

Located in Charleston, SC

English mahogany knife boxes mounted on brass ball feet. Nicely shaped corners and ebonized banding, circa 1800.

Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Mahogany

19th Century French Jewellery Scale
19th Century French Jewellery Scale

19th Century French Jewellery Scale

Located in High Point, NC

Both a functional piece and a decoration, this scale from 19th century France bears a gallant charm that emanates from the symbolic nature of balance. Precision, equilibrium, confide...

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Beam Scale
19th Century English Beam Scale

19th Century English Beam Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Lovely black transfer on china plate. Has all its original brass bell weights.

Category

19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Maco Braga 19th Century Balance Scale
Maco Braga 19th Century Balance Scale

Maco Braga 19th Century Balance Scale

By Maco Braga

Located in New York, NY

Solid Brass Maco Braga 19th Century Serpentine Balance Scale in excellent working condition with all original weights.

Category

19th Century Portuguese Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Antique Oak and Brass Ships Wheel and Salters Scales for Whale Meat 19th Century
Antique Oak and Brass Ships Wheel and Salters Scales for Whale Meat 19th Century

Antique Oak and Brass Ships Wheel and Salters Scales for Whale Meat 19th Century

Located in London, GB

This is a superb and very sturdy antique Victorian stained oak and brass set ships wheel together with a set of brass and iron Salter's Improved 60lb Spring balances for weighing wha...

Category

1860s English Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

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

Antique Art-Deco doctor's scale
Antique Art-Deco doctor's scale

Antique Art-Deco doctor's scale

Located in Langemark-Poelkapelle, BE

We offer this antique Art-Deco stand up doctors' scale.

Category

Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

French 19th Century Culinary Scale
French 19th Century Culinary Scale

French 19th Century Culinary Scale

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A 19th century French counter or grocer’s scale with two brass trays mounted on a white marble top.

Category

19th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Metal Balance Scale
Antique French Metal Balance Scale

Antique French Metal Balance Scale

Located in High Point, NC

Made in the 1900s in France and traditionally employed for weighing fruits and vegetables, this antique scale features two metal weighing pans suspended from gracefully curved arms. ...

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Becker & Sons Apothecary Scale
Antique Becker & Sons Apothecary Scale

Antique Becker & Sons Apothecary Scale

By Becker's Sons of Rotterdam

Located in Wilmington, DE

Offered is a rare, antique apothecary scale made by Becker & Sons of New York, circa 1903. The scale is housed inside a glass case with a mahogany frame and pull out drawer. There is...

Category

Early 1900s American Primitive Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

A Large European Hanging Balance Scale
A Large European Hanging Balance Scale

A Large European Hanging Balance Scale

Located in Atlanta, GA

A large, hanging, European balance scale of polished brass and steel. Dimensions: Base 24"W Top bar: 55"W Height: 50" H

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Steel

Jockey Scale by Thornhill of London
Jockey Scale by Thornhill of London

Jockey Scale by Thornhill of London

By Thornhill

Located in New Orleans, LA

This handsome English solid oak jockey scale retains its original tufted leather seat and solid brass weights by W.

Category

Late 19th Century English Other Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

English Postal Scale and Graduated Weights
English Postal Scale and Graduated Weights

English Postal Scale and Graduated Weights

Located in San Francisco, CA

A substantial English brass and mahogany postal scale retaining its original set of 8 registered graduated weights from 1 lb. to .25 oz.

Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Antique Scale from Flanders, circa 1910
Antique Scale from Flanders, circa 1910

Antique Scale from Flanders, circa 1910

Located in Dallas, TX

This scale is referred to as a "Balance de Maraichers". It was used by sellers of fruits and vegetables in local outdoor markets. This particular scale is rated at 10KG and has very ...

Category

Early 1900s French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Day & Millward Sweet Shop Scale
Antique Day & Millward Sweet Shop Scale

Antique Day & Millward Sweet Shop Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Lovely antique Day & Millward sweet shop scale with original brass imperial weights up to 8 oz with its pan and scoop.

Category

19th Century British Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Iron, Brass

1920's Art Deco Dairy Scale
1920's Art Deco Dairy Scale

1920's Art Deco Dairy Scale

Located in Calgary, Alberta

1920s Art Deco style dairy scale with brass caps and pointer with weights and measure's seal.

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Metal Hanging Scale
French 19th Century Metal Hanging Scale

French 19th Century Metal Hanging Scale

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A very smart French metal hanging balance scale from the late 1800s. The pointer is located at the scale’s fulcrum.

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Metal, Brass

English 19th Century Scale and Weights
English 19th Century Scale and Weights

English 19th Century Scale and Weights

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An antique British counter or grocer scale in cast iron and brass circa 1890. Small scales of this type had many uses during the Victorian Era and could be found in apothecaries, tob...

Category

19th Century English Industrial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

English 19th Century Spring Counter Scale
English 19th Century Spring Counter Scale

English 19th Century Spring Counter Scale

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

An English scale from the 1890s. This scale has a large, round, brass face with its dial in the centre.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Large-Scale Edwardian Draftsman Lamp
Large-Scale Edwardian Draftsman Lamp

Large-Scale Edwardian Draftsman Lamp

Located in Chireno, TX

Large-scale Edwardian draftsman lamp (circa 1900-1915) of English origin that is almost industrial in style. Its articulated arm features adjustable knuckle joints and an original gr...

Category

Early 1900s English Edwardian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Steel, Brass, Tôle

Mid-Late 19th Century European Hanging Scale
Mid-Late 19th Century European Hanging Scale

Mid-Late 19th Century European Hanging Scale

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Mid-late 19th century brass, copper & iron hanging scale, European. For a shop, the weight hangs from the central lower hook while the item is added to the copper hanging pan until t...

Category

Late 19th Century European Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Antique French Metal Scale with Weights
Antique French Metal Scale with Weights

Antique French Metal Scale with Weights

Located in High Point, NC

This antique collection of scales and weights was made in France. Scales of these dimensions were commonly used to weigh fruits and vegetables.

Category

Early 1900s French French Provincial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Wonderful antique Edwardian postal scales and weights
Wonderful antique Edwardian postal scales and weights

Wonderful antique Edwardian postal scales and weights

Located in Ipswich, GB

Wonderful antique Edwardian postal scales & weights, having a lovely pair of antique Victorian brass postal scales with brass weights mounted on a wooden shaped base.

Category

Early 20th Century Edwardian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

A Boldly-Scaled Pair of English Victorian Brass 'Beehive and Diamond' Pattern Candlesticks
A Boldly-Scaled Pair of English Victorian Brass 'Beehive and Diamond' Pattern Candlesticks

A Boldly-Scaled Pair of English Victorian Brass 'Beehive and Diamond' Pattern Candlesticks

Located in San Francisco, CA

A boldly-scaled pair of English Victorian brass "beehive and diamond" pattern candlesticks; each of large scale with diamond-shaped mid-section incised with circular motifs above a b...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Early Scientific Scale, Very Sculptural Form
Early Scientific Scale, Very Sculptural Form

Early Scientific Scale, Very Sculptural Form

Located in Atlanta, GA

Sculptural scientific scale, produced by the E.J Cady Company of Chicago, circa 1920s. It has a very sculptural and graphic form, and makes a wonderful decorative object.

Category

1920s American Industrial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Metal, Brass

Victorian Jockey Scale by W. & T. Avery
Victorian Jockey Scale by W. & T. Avery

Victorian Jockey Scale by W. & T. Avery

By W & T Avery

Located in New Orleans, LA

This superb example features a tufted leather seat, brass side arms and a beautifully crafted, built-in sliding scale.

Category

19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

English Oak Jockey Scale by Young & Son
English Oak Jockey Scale by Young & Son

English Oak Jockey Scale by Young & Son

By Young & Son

Located in New Orleans, LA

They are uniquely designed weights that are made specifically for this scale. In other words, in order for the scale to show a proper jockey weight, it must have the original brass w...

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Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

18th Century Italian Scale for Weighing Wheat
18th Century Italian Scale for Weighing Wheat

18th Century Italian Scale for Weighing Wheat

Located in Round Top, TX

A terrific 18th century Italian scale in iron, copper and brass. The scale was used for weighing wheat and grains.

Category

Late 18th Century Italian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Copper, Iron

Large Scale English Traveling Desk on Stand
Large Scale English Traveling Desk on Stand

Large Scale English Traveling Desk on Stand

Located in San Francisco, CA

An unusually large fine quality large scale English mahogany brass trimmed and monogrammed campaign-style lap desk with flush-mounted handles on the top and sides, and a fitted repla...

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19th Century British Regency Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

American Victorian Standing Scale, Early 20th Century
American Victorian Standing Scale, Early 20th Century

American Victorian Standing Scale, Early 20th Century

Located in Wrocław, Poland

The scale is mainly made of cast iron, and the measuring instruments are made of brass.

Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale
French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale

French Early 19th Century Balance or Scale

Located in Round Top, TX

A wonderful and large early 19th century balance or scale in wood, brass and iron. A fabulous accessory for a kitchen island.

Category

Early 19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Monumental Scale Italian Walnut Hour Glass, 1900
Monumental Scale Italian Walnut Hour Glass, 1900

Monumental Scale Italian Walnut Hour Glass, 1900

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Monumental scale Italian walnut hour glass.

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Early 1900s European Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

19th C Double Butcher's Scale by Maco Braga
19th C Double Butcher's Scale by Maco Braga

19th C Double Butcher's Scale by Maco Braga

By Maco Braga

Located in Norwalk, CT

Large double scale with characteristic bull's head decoration.

Category

19th Century Portuguese Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Scale Model of a Tea Rolling Machine
Scale Model of a Tea Rolling Machine

Scale Model of a Tea Rolling Machine

Located in London, GB

A rare late 19th century engineer’s scale model of a tea rolling machine, also know as a tea rolling table. 1:8 scale, approximate. Rolling tables were first introduced by the ...

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1890s English Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Metal

Large-Scale Library Pendants with Schoolhouse Globes
Large-Scale Library Pendants with Schoolhouse Globes

Large-Scale Library Pendants with Schoolhouse Globes

Located in Austin, TX

Impressive weight and scale in these magnificent turn of the century pendants from a Philadelphia library building.

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Steel

English Oak Jockey Scale by Youngs of London
English Oak Jockey Scale by Youngs of London

English Oak Jockey Scale by Youngs of London

Located in New Orleans, LA

This handsomely carved English solid oak jockey scale by Youngs of London comes complete with its brass bell weights.

Category

Late 19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights
Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights

Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights

Located in Round Top, TX

A later 19th century set of weights in brass housed in their wooden box. Weights such as these were used with different scales, balances, whether for apothecary, jewelers, confection...

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights
Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights

Later 19th Century French Set of Scale Weights

Located in Round Top, TX

A later 19th century set of weights in brass housed in their wooden box. Weights such as these were used with different scales - balances - whether for apothecary, jewelers, confecti...

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Apothecary Weighing Scales, English, Countertop Balance, Victorian
Large Antique Apothecary Weighing Scales, English, Countertop Balance, Victorian

Large Antique Apothecary Weighing Scales, English, Countertop Balance, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine set of antique apothecary weighing scales. An English, brass, mahogany and walnut countertop balance for the tobacconist or chemist’s shop, dating to the early Victori...

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1850s British Early Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

1/2 Scale Modle of a Diver's Helmet
1/2 Scale Modle of a Diver's Helmet

1/2 Scale Modle of a Diver's Helmet

Located in Queens, NY

Early 20th American copper and brass model of a diver's helmet mounted on a wood base. 1/2 Scale model

Category

Early 20th Century American Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Copper

Large Scale Tramp Art Jewellery/Sewing Box
Large Scale Tramp Art Jewellery/Sewing Box

Large Scale Tramp Art Jewellery/Sewing Box

Located in Southampton, GB

An early 20th century Tramp Art Jewellery/Sewing box, made from old cigar boxes. With brass detail and handles and lined cushioned fabric inside. Tramp art was made by untrained ar...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Marble Top Bakery Scale, France, Late 19th Century
Marble Top Bakery Scale, France, Late 19th Century

Marble Top Bakery Scale, France, Late 19th Century

Located in Chappaqua, NY

Marble top bakery scale, France, late 19th century. A balance scale used to weigh baked goods in the Boulangeries (bakeries) of France.

Category

Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Marble, Brass

Turn of the Century Cast Iron Belgian Scale
Turn of the Century Cast Iron Belgian Scale

Turn of the Century Cast Iron Belgian Scale

Located in High Point, NC

A metal balance scale from Belgium, circa 1900. A symmetrical arrangement of two gleaming brass pans sits atop a cast iron base.

Category

Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass, Iron

Quality pair of early Victorian 19th century shop scales
Quality pair of early Victorian 19th century shop scales

Quality pair of early Victorian 19th century shop scales

Located in Ipswich, GB

Quality pair of early Victorian 19th century Parnall & Sons of Bristol shop scales of brass construction upon a wooden mahogany base.

Category

Early 19th Century Victorian Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Regency Weighing Scales
Early 19th Century Regency Weighing Scales

Early 19th Century Regency Weighing Scales

Located in Dublin 8, IE

Early 19th century Regency mahogany weighing scales, the central support with concealed height measuring stick, measurement scale and brass weighing scale raised over two moulded she...

Category

Early 19th Century English George IV Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Mahogany

W & T Avery, Ltd. Balance Scale
W & T Avery, Ltd. Balance Scale

W & T Avery, Ltd. Balance Scale

By W & T Avery

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Brass and walnut scale marked W & T Avery, Ltd. Birmingham.

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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Scale

Set of 19th Century Jockey Scales
Set of 19th Century Jockey Scales

Set of 19th Century Jockey Scales

Located in Cheshire, GB

Set of 19th century Jockey scales. The black leather seat flanked by supports with brass weighing scales, raised on a moulded walnut frame and square section legs.

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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Scale

Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T  Weighing Scales
Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T  Weighing Scales

Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Weighing Scales

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Weighing Scales Lovely old scales, Vintage Salter Spring Balance 200lbs No. 20T Rustic farm scales The Etched Brass Dial measures 9...

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Early 20th Century Industrial Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

Pair of Cary’s Terrestrial and Celestial Library Globes
Pair of Cary’s Terrestrial and Celestial Library Globes

Pair of Cary’s Terrestrial and Celestial Library Globes

By Cary’s

Located in Lymington, Hampshire

Each surmounted by a brass scale in a circular oak stand with four arched supports on a gadrooned and ring-turned column, the tripod S-scroll legs joined by a large compass, decorate...

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Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

1910 Old Precision Pharmaceutical Scientific  Laboratory Scale Baird & Tatlock
1910 Old Precision Pharmaceutical Scientific  Laboratory Scale Baird & Tatlock

1910 Old Precision Pharmaceutical Scientific Laboratory Scale Baird & Tatlock

Located in Milan, IT

Precision pharmaceutical laboratory scale signed Baird & Tatlock BTL London England from 1910 for galenic preparations with brass weights from 1-2-5-10-20-50-100 grams, as well as nu...

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1910s British Antique Brass Scale

Materials

Brass

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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
    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 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 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 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 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 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.
  • 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.