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.

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 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.

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 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 Valves

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Industrial Glass And Brass Gas Lamp Pendant

Antique Gas Light

Antique Flask

Moroccan Flask

Converted Gas Chandeliers

Brass Inlay Box

Brass Flask

Antique Industrial Copper Pressure Vessel Apparatus

$3,850

H 56 in W 25 in D 15 in

Antique Industrial Copper Pressure Vessel Apparatus

Located in Dekalb, IL

gauges, and multiple brass valves with intact handwheels, joined by a smaller secondary chamber and

Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Copper, Iron

Moroccan Brass Berber Tribal Flask

$350

H 7.5 in W 4.5 in D 2.75 in

Moroccan Brass Berber Tribal Flask

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

embossed brass and overlay. The valve stem turns and open. Truly a conversation museum piece of Moroccan

Category

Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Brass

Tenor Flugelhorn

$1,062Sale Price|20% Off

H 29.93 in W 11.03 in D 14.18 in

Tenor Flugelhorn

By V.F. Cerveny & S. - Hradec - Kralove

Located in Alessandria, Piemonte

who originally designed the system of Rotary valves for the brass instruments in 1846. The founder

Category

Late 19th Century Czech Other Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Brass

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Pair Waterfall Chandeliers 19th c.

Unavailable

H 66 in Dm 36 in

Pair Waterfall Chandeliers 19th c.

Located in Houston, TX

are copper or coppered brass with the original valves for gas. The height can be varied by altering

Category

19th Century American Victorian Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Copper

Original Double Gas Lamp

Sold

H 46 in W 33 in D 10 in

Original Double Gas Lamp

Located in Peekskill, NY

This lamp retains all the original details including the key valves, glass brass lanterns and

Category

Late 19th Century American Industrial Antique Brass Valves

Bulldog Head Money Valve, 1930s

Sold

H 1.97 in W 7.29 in D 5.71 in

Bulldog Head Money Valve, 1930s

Located in Retie, BE

Bulldog head money valve - money bowl A stylish Art Deco brass money valve in the shape of an

Category

Early 20th Century European Art Deco Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Brass

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$17,150 / item

H 53.15 in W 125.99 in D 59.06 in

Oval Brass and Parchment Chandelier by Diego Mardegan for Glustin Luminaires

By Diego Mardegan

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2010s Italian Modern Antique Brass Valves

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Metal, Brass

Egg Designs Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Side Table

$7,150 / item

H 22.05 in W 20.08 in D 20.08 in

Egg Designs Brutalist Teal Ceramic & Verdigris Copper Side Table

By Egg Designs

Located in Bothas Hill, KZN

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2010s South African Brutalist Antique Brass Valves

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Copper, Steel

Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed

$4,840Sale Price|44% Off

H 34 in W 207 in D 68 in

Hans Weiss Custom Headboard for King Bed

By Hans Weiss

Located in Hanover, MA

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Brass

Live Edge Trestle Bench in Cherry by Brian Holcombe

$3,995Sale Price / item|15% Off

H 16.5 in W 50 in D 14 in

Live Edge Trestle Bench in Cherry by Brian Holcombe

By Brian Holcombe

Located in Princeton, NJ

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21st Century and Contemporary American Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Cherry

Middle Eastern Yemeni Jambiya Arabic Dagger with Belt

$1,850

H 13 in W 4 in D 2 in

Middle Eastern Yemeni Jambiya Arabic Dagger with Belt

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Mid-20th Century Yemeni Islamic Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Metal

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

$118,012

H 240 in W 552 in D 120 in

Mid-Victorian Moorish wrought & cast iron pergola or decorative garden structure

Located in London, GB

A monumental Moorish mid-Victorian wrought iron Pergola or Decorative Garden Structure, a unique masterpiece in High Victorian Ironwork design. Our research confirms it is French, da...

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Late 19th Century European Moorish Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Wrought Iron

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800

$12,000

H 30 in W 43.5 in D 28 in

English Mahogany Oval Sea Captains Leather Top Desk, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

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Early 1800s English George III Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Brass

Art Deco 1930's Serving Barware Drinks Tray

$367

H 1.19 in W 9.85 in D 5.91 in

Art Deco 1930's Serving Barware Drinks Tray

Located in Devon, England

A cute size and original 1930's German Art Deco tray featuring a lovely reverse painted design on glass. Condition is very good, no damage, minor signs of age. Very distinctive Deco ...

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Mid-20th Century German Art Deco Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Glass, Softwood, Paint

American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870

$3,500

H 1 in Dm 19.5 in

American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

American solid brass five spoke ringed yacht wheel with original brass hub, Late 19th century.

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1870s American American Empire Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Brass

One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart

$720Sale Price / item|55% Off

H 15 in W 48 in D 28 in

One Antique Wood Iron Industrial Rolling Cart

Located in Pasadena, TX

Cast iron wheels for mobility. Posts can be removed to use as a coffee table. See additional photos. Measure: 48" length x 28" depth x 45" height Very good original vintage. A...

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19th Century European Industrial Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Wood

Moroccan Moorish Tole and Glass Candle Lantern

$295 / item

H 16 in W 6.5 in D 6.5 in

Moroccan Moorish Tole and Glass Candle Lantern

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

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Mid-20th Century Moroccan Moorish Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Metal

1930s French Art Deco Period Walnut Armchair or Lounge Chair

$4,299

H 31.75 in W 25.5 in D 32 in

1930s French Art Deco Period Walnut Armchair or Lounge Chair

Located in Birmingham, AL

French Art Deco period armchair in walnut with a black lacquered base and ski slope arms, circa 1930s. Upholstered in a fine tan corduroy, this rare lounge chair with loose cushion i...

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1930s French Art Deco Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Walnut

Antique Iranian Kalamkari Prayer Mat

$4,859

H 50.4 in W 36.23 in D 0.6 in

Antique Iranian Kalamkari Prayer Mat

Located in London, GB

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Late 19th Century Persian Islamic Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Cotton

Acoustic or Electric Jazz Guitar, Silvertone, 1950s

$1,600

H 41 in W 15.5 in D 5 in

Acoustic or Electric Jazz Guitar, Silvertone, 1950s

By Silvertone

Located in Buffalo, NY

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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Chrome

Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano

$20,825

H 6.3 in W 3.94 in D 3.15 in

Antique German Silver Music Box in the Form of a Grand Piano

Located in London, GB

This charming antique silver musical box features a singing bird, which appears from an opening oval. The musical box is exquisitely crafted in the shape of a miniature grand piano, ...

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19th Century German Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Silver

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

$42,500

H 42.5 in W 49.57 in D 28.25 in

19th Century Watch Winding Display Cabinet

Located in New Orleans, LA

This incredible, one-of-a-kind watch display cabinet brings together the beauty of an antique with the functionality of modern technology. Crafted of mahogany, this 19th century jewe...

Category

19th Century Unknown Empire Antique Brass Valves

Materials

Mahogany

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Antique Brass Valves For Sale on 1stDibs

Find a variety of antique brass valves available on 1stDibs. Each of these unique antique brass valves was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and bronze. Antique brass valves have been produced for many years, with earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. Antique brass valves are generally popular furniture pieces, but industrial, Victorian and Art Deco styles are often sought at 1stDibs. Antique brass valves have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Berber Tribes of Morocco, Mappin Brothers and V.F. Cerveny & S. - Hradec - Kralove are consistently popular.

How Much are Antique Brass Valves?

Prices for antique brass valves can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, antique brass valves begin at $350 and can go as high as $10,727, while the average can fetch as much as $1,750.

Questions About Antique Brass Valves

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.
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 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.
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 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.