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French Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Oval Gueridon by Jean-Joseph Chapuis
French Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Oval Gueridon by Jean-Joseph Chapuis

French Empire Early 19th Century Mahogany Oval Gueridon by Jean-Joseph Chapuis

By Jean Joseph Chapuis

Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE

The oval grey marble insert top above a single frieze drawer, with brass line and star inlay, raised on slender curved legs joined by an oval undertier, ending on slipper feet; stamp...

Category

Early 19th Century Belgian Neoclassical Antique Brass Star

Materials

Marble

19th Century French Gothic Sacrament Cabinet
19th Century French Gothic Sacrament Cabinet

19th Century French Gothic Sacrament Cabinet

Located in Dallas, TX

The door opens to reveal an embroidered panel depicting the Lamb of God resting on a cross above a sunburst motif, with a gimped bordering held in place by star-shaped brass tacks. ...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Gothic Revival Antique Brass Star

Materials

Fruitwood, Oak

Antique American Mid Atlantic States Federal Style Sideboard
Antique American Mid Atlantic States Federal Style Sideboard

Antique American Mid Atlantic States Federal Style Sideboard

Located in Bridgeport, CT

The top edge has string inlay framed moldings, The figured wood frieze drawer with fine brass bales with star motifs and escutcheon (lacking a key).

Category

19th Century American Federal Antique Brass Star

Materials

Wood

Good Size Arts & Crafts Engraved Star Glass, Brass Hall Entry Lantern / Pendant
Good Size Arts & Crafts Engraved Star Glass, Brass Hall Entry Lantern / Pendant

Good Size Arts & Crafts Engraved Star Glass, Brass Hall Entry Lantern / Pendant

Located in Lisse, NL

Wonderful turn of the century pendant, circa 1900. If you are looking for the ideal pendant to light up your entrance, restroom or small bedroom than look no further. This European,...

Category

Early 20th Century European Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

Pair of Antique Repoussé Brass Star and Heart Wall Sconces, Dutch, circa 1880
Pair of Antique Repoussé Brass Star and Heart Wall Sconces, Dutch, circa 1880

Pair of Antique Repoussé Brass Star and Heart Wall Sconces, Dutch, circa 1880

Located in New York, NY

Very fine and rare pair of antique rectangular repoussé brass sconces with arched tops, decorated with raised eight-pointed stars with punch work hearts between the points and having...

Category

1880s Dutch William and Mary Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

Oak Side Table

Oak Side Table

Unavailable|$1,370

Oak Side Table

Located in London, GB

Unusual Oak Side Table with inset six point brass star bearing a monogram, and dated April 22nd 1919

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

Unusual oak side table bearing monogram and date.
Unusual oak side table bearing monogram and date.

Unusual oak side table bearing monogram and date.

Located in London, GB

Unusual oak side table with inset six point brass star bearing a monogram, and dated April 22nd 1919.

Category

Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

English Georgian Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Timepiece Bracket Clock
English Georgian Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Timepiece Bracket Clock

English Georgian Mahogany and Brass Inlaid Timepiece Bracket Clock

Located in Macclesfield, GB

A very good quality Georgian mahogany bracket clock with decorative brass star and diamond inlay to the front of the case with ebony detail.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Star

Materials

Mahogany

Ship's Bench
Ship's Bench

Ship's Bench

Unavailable|$3,078

Ship's Bench

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

Although the dark red leather upholstery has been replaced, the brass star head studs are original. The narrow size of this bench would make it very practical for a hall.

Category

Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Star

Crystal Star Boudoir Chandelier
Crystal Star Boudoir Chandelier

Crystal Star Boudoir Chandelier

Located in New York, NY

Star shaped boudoir hanging lamp with graduated cut crystals. Double sided with large faceted center crystal on each side.

Category

Early 20th Century Austrian Antique Brass Star

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Star Brooch Czech
Victorian Bohemian Garnet Star Brooch Czech

Victorian Bohemian Garnet Star Brooch Czech

Located in Hove, GB

Antique Original Victorian Bohemian Rose Cut Garnet Star Brooch. Item Specifics Height: 2.5cm (approx 1.00") Weight: 5 grams ref:8312

Category

1860s Czech Victorian Antique Brass Star

Materials

Garnet, Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Fireplace Chenets with Star Detail
Pair of 19th Century French Fireplace Chenets with Star Detail

Pair of 19th Century French Fireplace Chenets with Star Detail

Located in Atlanta, GA

Pair of 19th century French fireplace chenets with star detail.

Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass, Iron

Dutch Brass Bedwarmer with Iron Handle Judiacia 18th Century Decorative
Dutch Brass Bedwarmer with Iron Handle Judiacia 18th Century Decorative

Dutch Brass Bedwarmer with Iron Handle Judiacia 18th Century Decorative

Located in Woodbridge, CT

Dutch, brass bedwarmer with iron handle, star of David in punched design, Judaicia 43.0″ long, 13.0″ diameter, circa 1790, copper hanging ring added recently.

Category

18th Century Dutch Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Inlaid Rosewood, Ebony and Brass Hoshiapur Indian Table, circa 1890
Antique Inlaid Rosewood, Ebony and Brass Hoshiapur Indian Table, circa 1890

Antique Inlaid Rosewood, Ebony and Brass Hoshiapur Indian Table, circa 1890

Located in Houston, TX

This particular rosewood table is quite large and features an arresting pattern of an eight point star inlaid using brass and ebony to provide compelling visual interest.

Category

1890s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

Crystal Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1900s
Crystal Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1900s

Crystal Glass and Brass Table Lamp, 1900s

Located in Vienna, AT

Charming table lamp that features a base in crystal glass with star-cut, handcrafted brass parts. It has 2 E27 sockets with a porcelain ring and rotary switch.

Category

Early 1900s Austrian Art Nouveau Antique Brass Star

Materials

Crystal

Small Antique English Walnut Commode with Inlay
Small Antique English Walnut Commode with Inlay

Small Antique English Walnut Commode with Inlay

Located in Houston, TX

Features one drawer and two doors with star inlays. Brass capped feet.

Category

Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Star

Materials

Walnut

Makassar Ebony English Brassbound Gothic Influence Two-Drawer Cigar Box
Makassar Ebony English Brassbound Gothic Influence Two-Drawer Cigar Box

Makassar Ebony English Brassbound Gothic Influence Two-Drawer Cigar Box

Located in London, GB

A 19th century Makassar ebony English brassbound Gothic influence two drawer cigar/ jewelry casket with two carrying handles with foliate brass corners and central star foliate plate...

Category

19th Century English Gothic Antique Brass Star

Materials

Ebony

Pair of 19th Century Liturgical Decoration Flower Pot, Italy
Pair of 19th Century Liturgical Decoration Flower Pot, Italy

Pair of 19th Century Liturgical Decoration Flower Pot, Italy

Located in Lentate sul Seveso (Mb), IT

Pair of 19th century Liturgical decoration flower pot, Italy. 24-karat gold gilding Very nice and graceful objects from a demolished church in Italy. A bouquet of brass flowers wit...

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Brass Star

Materials

Copper

Unusual Georgian Collector's Cabinet
Unusual Georgian Collector's Cabinet

Unusual Georgian Collector's Cabinet

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

The interior has nine mahogany fronted ebony edged drawers with amazing gilt brass knob handles that have star shaped back plates.

Category

1810s English Antique Brass Star

Materials

Mahogany

French Provincial Oak Tall Case Clock
French Provincial Oak Tall Case Clock

French Provincial Oak Tall Case Clock

Located in Kirkland, WA

It has lovely brass hands with star bursts on them. This clock has the original old iron weights and a replaced pendulum with a lead bob.

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Star

Materials

Enamel

Directoire Fruitwood and Brass Inlaid Settee
Directoire Fruitwood and Brass Inlaid Settee

Directoire Fruitwood and Brass Inlaid Settee

Located in Essex, MA

With rectangular upholstered back and shallow loose cushion seat, above a seat rail with brass star inlay, raised on turned tapered legs.

Category

1790s French Directoire Antique Brass Star

Materials

Fruitwood

Regency Mahogany, Calamander and Brass Inlaid Center Table
Regency Mahogany, Calamander and Brass Inlaid Center Table

Regency Mahogany, Calamander and Brass Inlaid Center Table

Located in Essex, MA

Circular with an inlaid band of Calamander with brass star inlays, triangular tapered base joining a conforming plinth.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Brass Star

Materials

Mahogany

English Bird's-Eye Maple and Brass Mounted Fitted Interior Writing Desk, C. 1820
English Bird's-Eye Maple and Brass Mounted Fitted Interior Writing Desk, C. 1820

English Bird's-Eye Maple and Brass Mounted Fitted Interior Writing Desk, C. 1820

Located in Charleston, SC

English bird's-eye maple and inlaid kings wood hinged writing desk with exterior inlaid corner brass star's flanked by brass string inlay's, and fitted with an interior baize writing...

Category

1820s English George III Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

Antique Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Circular Breakfast Table
Antique Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Circular Breakfast Table

Antique Regency Period Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Circular Breakfast Table

Located in London, GB

The brass star inlay and raised brass line decoration to this table is very similar to designs by George Oakley and John McLean

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

English oak hanging cabinet
English oak hanging cabinet

English oak hanging cabinet

Located in San Francisco, CA

An English oak hanging corner cabinet with mahogany cross-banding and brass star inlay , circa 1820.

Category

19th Century English Antique Brass Star

Materials

Oak, Mahogany

Chic Pair of Regency Style Arrow Motif Wall Sconces with Rams Head Decoration
Chic Pair of Regency Style Arrow Motif Wall Sconces with Rams Head Decoration

Chic Pair of Regency Style Arrow Motif Wall Sconces with Rams Head Decoration

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Pair of brass and ebonized Regency style wall sconces having an arrow motif and rams heads at the base of each light; the center sphere is black with a brass star.

Category

1920s American Regency Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

Regency period mahogany three-tier whatnot
Regency period mahogany three-tier whatnot

Regency period mahogany three-tier whatnot

Located in London, GB

An early 19th century Regency period flame figured mahogany three-tier whatnot, rosewood crossbanded throughout, having unusual brass star and honeysuckle inlaid canted corner front ...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

Georgian Walnut Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers
Georgian Walnut Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers

Georgian Walnut Oyster Burl Chest of Drawers

Located in Chicago, IL

Figured walnut sides and carved footed base. Well defined cast brass star shaped escutcheons and drop ribbon pulls.

Category

Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

New English-Made Regency Style Rosewood & Gilt Side Table w/ Tooled Leather Top
New English-Made Regency Style Rosewood & Gilt Side Table w/ Tooled Leather Top

New English-Made Regency Style Rosewood & Gilt Side Table w/ Tooled Leather Top

Located in North Salem, NY

The gilt detail on the drawer and on the tapering turned legs, along with the unusual solid brass "star" knobs adds to the sophistication of this fine piece of furniture.

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

Fine Quality Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Sofa/Side Table
Fine Quality Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Sofa/Side Table

Fine Quality Antique Regency Brass Inlaid Rosewood Freestanding Sofa/Side Table

Located in Suffolk, GB

Fine quality small antique regency brass inlaid rosewood freestanding sofa/side table having a stunning fine quality rosewood rectangular shaped top with two drop leaves, one long dr...

Category

19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass, Other

Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut Three-Drawer Center Table, Mid-19th Century
Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut Three-Drawer Center Table, Mid-19th Century

Italian Late Neoclassic Walnut Three-Drawer Center Table, Mid-19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

The round top above a deep apron housing three concealed drawers, the top is raised on Baroque style scrolled legs, the lower triangular section having an interesting brass star with...

Category

Mid-19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Brass Star

1920s Antique Double-Sided Hand-Painted Game/Carnival Wheel, New York
1920s Antique Double-Sided Hand-Painted Game/Carnival Wheel, New York

1920s Antique Double-Sided Hand-Painted Game/Carnival Wheel, New York

Located in Buffalo, NY

New York, Nice bright painted graphics, bronze/brass star center, wonderful original patina. Minor damage to one side, approx 8 x 1 inch veneer missing.

Category

1920s American Folk Art Antique Brass Star

Materials

Bronze, Steel

Italian, Venetian Rococo Style Etched & Beveled Glass Mirror, last quarter 19thc
Italian, Venetian Rococo Style Etched & Beveled Glass Mirror, last quarter 19thc

Italian, Venetian Rococo Style Etched & Beveled Glass Mirror, last quarter 19thc

Located in Atlanta, GA

Having original glass, brass star pins holding center glass plate and glass rosette pins holding the shaped cuts on the boarder of the frame.

Category

Late 19th Century Italian Rococo Antique Brass Star

Materials

Mercury Glass

Pair of Regency Calamander and Giltwood Card Tables
Pair of Regency Calamander and Giltwood Card Tables

Pair of Regency Calamander and Giltwood Card Tables

Located in Essex, MA

Each with a hinged rectangular top with rounded corners and satinwood inner banding, opening to a leather lined playing surface, over a frieze with central inset brass star, over two...

Category

Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Star

Materials

Macassar

An early, 19th Century Regency rosewood drum table
An early, 19th Century Regency rosewood drum table

An early, 19th Century Regency rosewood drum table

Located in Reepham, GB

The circular top is inset with a green scalloped leather above a frieze with three drawers with brass star handles and interspersed with finely chased lion masks.

Category

Early 19th Century Antique Brass Star

Materials

Leather, Rosewood

Rare 17th Century Miniature William and Mary Walnut Table Top Chest, circa 1690
Rare 17th Century Miniature William and Mary Walnut Table Top Chest, circa 1690

Rare 17th Century Miniature William and Mary Walnut Table Top Chest, circa 1690

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

The cross-grain moulded top sits above two short and two long walnut veneered oak-lined drawers, each fitted with brass star backplates and bifurcated scroll handles.

Category

17th Century English William and Mary Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Flamed Mahogany Gueridon or Center Table
19th Century French Flamed Mahogany Gueridon or Center Table

19th Century French Flamed Mahogany Gueridon or Center Table

Located in Winter Park, FL

Elegant, graceful curved legs decorated with brass medallions. Curved triangular base is also bookmatched, with bun feet and small brass star in the center.

Category

Early 19th Century French Louis Philippe Antique Brass Star

Attractive Edwardian Upholstered Arm Chair
Attractive Edwardian Upholstered Arm Chair

Attractive Edwardian Upholstered Arm Chair

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Attractive Edwardian Upholstered Arm Chair This is a very attractive Edwardian Walnut arm chair, it has a straight deep back with turned spindles at the top and sides, these are pic...

Category

Early 1900s Edwardian Antique Brass Star

Materials

Velvet

Large Italian Brass and Glass Star Shaped Lantern Fixture
Large Italian Brass and Glass Star Shaped Lantern Fixture

Large Italian Brass and Glass Star Shaped Lantern Fixture

Located in Troy, MI

Large circa 1900 Italian 9 point star shaped light fixture with dark brass frame and clear glass panels.

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

Large French 19th C Walnut & Embossed Leather Billiard Room Bench 'Banquette De
Large French 19th C Walnut & Embossed Leather Billiard Room Bench 'Banquette De

Large French 19th C Walnut & Embossed Leather Billiard Room Bench 'Banquette De

Located in Benington, Herts

Offered in excellent original condition this rare billiard snooker bench has been waxed to bring out a lovely colour and patina whistle retailing the original embossed leather and in...

Category

Mid-19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Star

Materials

Leather, Walnut

Spoon Holder in Brass with Star Repoussé Pattern, probably early 19th Century
Spoon Holder in Brass with Star Repoussé Pattern, probably early 19th Century

Spoon Holder in Brass with Star Repoussé Pattern, probably early 19th Century

Located in Knivsta, SE

Spoon Holder in Brass with Star Repoussé Pattern, probably early 19th Century A spoon holder (also usable for utensils more generally) in brass.

Category

Early 19th Century European Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

Good Quality French Late 19th Century Walnut X Frame Curule Stool
Good Quality French Late 19th Century Walnut X Frame Curule Stool

Good Quality French Late 19th Century Walnut X Frame Curule Stool

Located in Benington, Herts

French circa 1860-1880 Of excellent form, the shaped saddle seat having been recently recovered in a neutral linen fabric whilst retaining the original brass star shaped studs, si...

Category

19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Star

Materials

Linen, Walnut

English Brass Serpentine Chased & Beaded Star Motif Fire Place Fender Circa 1760
English Brass Serpentine Chased & Beaded Star Motif Fire Place Fender Circa 1760

English Brass Serpentine Chased & Beaded Star Motif Fire Place Fender Circa 1760

Located in Charleston, SC

Elegant English brass serpentine hand chased fire place fender with a single row of beading, centered engraved floral star surrounded by rope motif , lower intertwined foliage pierci...

Category

1760s English George III Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Star Design Lanterns
Antique Star Design Lanterns

Antique Star Design Lanterns

Located in Dallas, TX

Unusual Antique Italian Star Design Lanterns. (priced as each)

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

An Intricately Made English Circular Tray with Star Inlay and Brass Gallery
An Intricately Made English Circular Tray with Star Inlay and Brass Gallery

An Intricately Made English Circular Tray with Star Inlay and Brass Gallery

Located in San Francisco, CA

An intricately made English circular tray with star inlay and brass gallery; the round tray centering a bold inlaid star surrounded by inlaid patterning of exotic woods; all within a...

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19th Century English Antique Brass Star

Deco seeded glass  star pendant/flushmount
Deco seeded glass  star pendant/flushmount

Deco seeded glass star pendant/flushmount

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-1625a Star shaped glass pendant with antique brass fitter.

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

19th Century French Star Oak Wardrobe
19th Century French Star Oak Wardrobe

19th Century French Star Oak Wardrobe

Located in High Point, NC

A French wardrobe from circa 1800 with distinctive cold growth oak in a rustic neutral finish. A spacious wide cabinet for wardrobe, pantry or other large storage with practical lowe...

Category

Early 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

Hollywood Regency Mirrored Star Wall Sconce
Hollywood Regency Mirrored Star Wall Sconce

Hollywood Regency Mirrored Star Wall Sconce

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Hollywood Regency wall sconce light has a mirror facade in the shape of a star with beveled edges set in a brass frame.

Category

Early 20th Century American Hollywood Regency Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

18th Century George III Burr Yew Tea Caddy with Star Inlay and Brass Accents
18th Century George III Burr Yew Tea Caddy with Star Inlay and Brass Accents

18th Century George III Burr Yew Tea Caddy with Star Inlay and Brass Accents

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

Exquisite 18th Century Burr Yew Tea Caddy with Star Inlay and Brass Accents, circa 1770. England This exceptional burr yew tea caddy is a stunning example of Georgian craftsmanship,...

Category

18th Century English George III Antique Brass Star

Materials

Yew, Burl

1920s Lovely Moravian Star Pendant Chandelier
1920s Lovely Moravian Star Pendant Chandelier

1920s Lovely Moravian Star Pendant Chandelier

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Classic vintage moravian star fixture having light yellowish cream glass and original bronze ceiling cap.

Category

1920s American Neoclassical Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

13-Star American Centennial Flag, circa 1876
13-Star American Centennial Flag, circa 1876

13-Star American Centennial Flag, circa 1876

Located in Colorado Springs, CO

Presented is a beautiful 13-star American Flag. This wool flag's canton features the highly sought-after medallion star pattern, with one large central star, encircled by a ring of e...

Category

1870s American American Colonial Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

Circa 1920's Deco Frosted Glass Star(3available)
Circa 1920's Deco Frosted Glass Star(3available)

Circa 1920's Deco Frosted Glass Star(3available)

Located in Douglas Manor, NY

#1-1624abc Frosted Star pendant Can be made into flushmount Available with nickel hardware Priced individually

Category

Early 20th Century Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

Rare Mid- 17th c. English Center Table Star Inlay Box
Rare Mid- 17th c. English Center Table Star Inlay Box

Rare Mid- 17th c. English Center Table Star Inlay Box

Located in Greenwich, CT

Rare mid-17th century English bone inlaid and brass mounted oak center table box, the top and sides inlaid with compass stars in bone and ebonized fruitwood, the edges with bone and ...

Category

18th Century and Earlier English Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

19th C Anglo-Indian 12" Dia. Clear Star Etched Bell Jar Lantern
19th C Anglo-Indian 12" Dia. Clear Star Etched Bell Jar Lantern

19th C Anglo-Indian 12" Dia. Clear Star Etched Bell Jar Lantern

Located in Plainview, NY

A 19th century 12" diameter clear handblown glass bell jar lantern produced in Europe for the Anglo-Indian market with a profusion of etched stars of two different sizes, an 1 1/2" a...

Category

19th Century European Antique Brass Star

Materials

Brass

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