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American Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted in Mahogany Case, Circa 1890
American Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted in Mahogany Case, Circa 1890

American Nautical Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted in Mahogany Case, Circa 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

American nautical mahogany yacht binnacle with a hinged locking oval glass viewing port, original removable brass side light burner with font, brass carrying handle, and fitted with ...

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1890s American American Empire Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

American Nautical Brass Perko Marine Lantern with Orig. Fresnel Lense NY C. 1920
American Nautical Brass Perko Marine Lantern with Orig. Fresnel Lense NY C. 1920

American Nautical Brass Perko Marine Lantern with Orig. Fresnel Lense NY C. 1920

By Perko Co.

Located in Charleston, SC

American Nautical brass Perko marine lantern with the original Fresnel lense, exterior side mounts, vents, and locking interior oil font.

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1920s American American Craftsman Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Nautical Brass Parallels Original Mahogany Box made in Plymouth, 1860
Antique Nautical Brass Parallels Original Mahogany Box made in Plymouth, 1860

Antique Nautical Brass Parallels Original Mahogany Box made in Plymouth, 1860

By W. Heath, Plymouth 1

Located in Milan, IT

Brass parallels signed W. Heath Plymouth, optical and scientific instruments maker active since 1860. Complete with original mahogany box. Parallel measures cm 46.2 x 6.2 x 2 (H). W....

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Late 19th Century British Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Light    The Lamp is made in brass
Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Light    The Lamp is made in brass

Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Light The Lamp is made in brass

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Light The Lamp is made in brass it has been fully restored and rewired, it can be used on a table or fixed to a wall The Lamp is in very good cond...

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1920s Industrial Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

1890 Small Antique Nautical Brass Pelorus Boyce-Meyer Pelorus Bronxonville N.Y
1890 Small Antique Nautical Brass Pelorus Boyce-Meyer Pelorus Bronxonville N.Y

1890 Small Antique Nautical Brass Pelorus Boyce-Meyer Pelorus Bronxonville N.Y

Located in Milan, IT

Antique small brass Pelorus, signed Boyce-Meyer Pelorus Bronxonville N.Y., made in the late of the XIX century. It has a sight system with a compass card with eight winds and goniome...

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1890s American Antique Nautical Brass

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Brass

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp
Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique English Victorian Nautical Brass Ship Binnacle Compass Table Lamp on Wooden Base.

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Early 20th Century Unknown Victorian Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Set of 5 Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Lights    The Lamps are made in brass
Set of 5 Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Lights    The Lamps are made in brass

Set of 5 Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Lights The Lamps are made in brass

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Set of 5 Vintage Nautical Brass Bulk Head Lights The Lamps are made in brass they are fully restored and rewired, and can be fixed to a wall or other surface The Lamps are in very...

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19th Century Industrial Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

19th C. Portuguese Nautical Brass Gimbal Mounted Barometer
19th C. Portuguese Nautical Brass Gimbal Mounted Barometer

19th C. Portuguese Nautical Brass Gimbal Mounted Barometer

Located in North Miami, FL

SIGNED J.J.B.L.M - 16 a 22 RN Desterro Lisbon to face, this barometer is a very Rare and unusual mid-19th century polished brass marine barometer mounted on a gimble, the steel face ...

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Late 19th Century Portuguese Neoclassical Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

English Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted on Mahogany Rope Base, Southampton. C. 1870
English Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted on Mahogany Rope Base, Southampton. C. 1870

English Brass Yacht Binnacle Mounted on Mahogany Rope Base, Southampton. C. 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

English Nautical brass yacht binnacle mounted on a mahogany rope base with an oval glass viewing port, gimballed compass, central carrying ring, and the original brass vented side li...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900
Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900

Nautical Brass Magnetic Compass with Original Box by E. Vion Paris, Early 1900

Located in Milan, IT

Antique and rare magnetic surveying compass, brass with original wooden box, signed E. Vion Paris, early 1900. Very good condition. Height of box cm 32 – inches 12.61. The firm Vion...

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Early 20th Century French Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

English Type GSR Nautical Binnacle in Copper/ Brass and Mahogany Housining
English Type GSR Nautical Binnacle in Copper/ Brass and Mahogany Housining

English Type GSR Nautical Binnacle in Copper/ Brass and Mahogany Housining

Located in Bridgeport, CT

Made by John Lilley & Gillie Ltd., England. A standard binnacle form in copper/brass housing with arms set with red and taupe painted iron Kelvin's balls (the taupe one with open hol...

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Early 20th Century English Industrial Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass, Copper

19thC Nautical Six Spoke Solid Brass Yacht Steering Wheel. American, Circa 1870
19thC Nautical Six Spoke Solid Brass Yacht Steering Wheel. American, Circa 1870

19thC Nautical Six Spoke Solid Brass Yacht Steering Wheel. American, Circa 1870

Located in Incline Village, NV

The wheel is designed with six rounded solid brass spokes with "brass plated on iron" ends protruding from the circular main wheel.

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1870s American Folk Art Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Nautical Gimbaled Nickel Silver & Brass Wall Sconces, C. 1850
Pair of American Nautical Gimbaled Nickel Silver & Brass Wall Sconces, C. 1850

Pair of American Nautical Gimbaled Nickel Silver & Brass Wall Sconces, C. 1850

Located in Charleston, SC

Pair of American nautical gimbaled nickel silver over brass mounted wall sconces with bulbous flared amber glass shades.

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1850s American American Empire Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass, Nickel

Nautical Vernier Sextant, G.W.Butters, London
Nautical Vernier Sextant, G.W.Butters, London

Nautical Vernier Sextant, G.W.Butters, London

Located in Norwich, GB

Vernier Nautical Sextant, G.W. Butters, London. A fine curved frame vernier sextant, the polished silver arc signed G.W. Butters, London. Engraved scale marked from 0 to 120 ...

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Early 1900s English Antique Nautical Brass

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Brass

Antique Nautical Tyfon Brass Foghorn Malmo Sweden Kockums Mek Verkstad
Antique Nautical Tyfon Brass Foghorn Malmo Sweden Kockums Mek Verkstad

Antique Nautical Tyfon Brass Foghorn Malmo Sweden Kockums Mek Verkstad

Located in Chicago, IL

Antique Nautical Tyfon Brass Foghorn Malmo Sweden Kockums Mek Verkstad This antique Tyfon nautical brass foghorn originated in Malmo, Sweden, specifically from the Kockums Mek Verks...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Industrial Antique Nautical Brass

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Brass

Antique Heavy Solid Brass Nautical Styled Round Cage Light
Antique Heavy Solid Brass Nautical Styled Round Cage Light

Antique Heavy Solid Brass Nautical Styled Round Cage Light

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique brass nautical styled light is unsigned, except for some markings on the lens, but presumed to have originated from Germany and date to approximately 1920 and done in th...

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Early 19th Century German Art Deco Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Antique Solid Heavy Brass Ships Porthole Window Nautical Maritime
Antique Solid Heavy Brass Ships Porthole Window Nautical Maritime

Antique Solid Heavy Brass Ships Porthole Window Nautical Maritime

Located in Dayton, OH

"An original early 20th Century heavy solid brass maritime Ship's Porthole or Hatch. Complete with original green glass and 4 dogs. High quality construction and nice weight, 103 lbs...

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Early 20th Century Antique Nautical Brass

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Brass

Antique Scottish Nautical Oak Ship's Wheel with Brass Accents
Antique Scottish Nautical Oak Ship's Wheel with Brass Accents

Antique Scottish Nautical Oak Ship's Wheel with Brass Accents

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

This antique ship's wheel was made by the MacTaggart, Scott & Co. of Edenborough, Scotland and dates to approximately 1900 and done in the period style. This ship's wheel is composed...

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Early 20th Century Scottish Late Victorian Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Nautical Pulley Block
Nautical Pulley Block

Nautical Pulley Block

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique ships pulley block that has a brass sheave and pins. This has been completely restored. It is now a piece of art for your shelf or table. Just the best. Weight 2 lbs Over...

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1920s North American Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Antique Brass Nautical Maritime Plunger Operated Yacht Boat Fog Horn 27"
Antique Brass Nautical Maritime Plunger Operated Yacht Boat Fog Horn 27"

Antique Brass Nautical Maritime Plunger Operated Yacht Boat Fog Horn 27"

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th - early 20th century brass plunger operated fog horn. Cylindrical body with horn attached to one side, pierced lid, and round, black finial on the plunger. Pair of brackets...

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Early 20th Century Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie

Pre World War 1 Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie

By E.S. Ritchie & Co

Located in Norwich, GB

Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into a copper brass bound case with sloping glazed aperture with heavily bevelled glass.

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Early 1900s Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Copper

American Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Geared Pedestal w/ Rope Base 1890
American Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Geared Pedestal w/ Rope Base 1890

American Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted on Geared Pedestal w/ Rope Base 1890

Located in Charleston, SC

American brass nautical ship wheel with a central circular brass hub, eight brass spindles with bulbous handles, solid brass geared pedestal, rudder indicator arrow, and mounted on a...

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1890s American American Empire Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870
English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870

English Brass Nautical Ship Wheel Mounted with Yacht Binnacle on Rope Base, 1870

Located in Charleston, SC

English Brass Nautical ship wheel mounted on a solid brass pedestal with an yacht binnacle having a gimballed signed compass, circular six spoke wheel with bulbous wood handles, flan...

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1870s English William IV Antique Nautical Brass

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Brass

Wilcox Crittendon Brass Chain Feed
Wilcox Crittendon Brass Chain Feed

Wilcox Crittendon Brass Chain Feed

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished and lacquered solid brass chain housing deck feed with cover. Company hallmark inside lid. Mounted to a thick wood base with carved rope border. Weight is 6 pounds.

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1910s Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Cabin Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Cabin Lantern

Solid Brass Ships Cabin Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass ships cabin lantern with three glass panes, hinged access door, carry handle, mounted to a custom wood base with rich dark finish. Wired for home display. Weight is 8 pou...

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1920s Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern

Solid Brass Ships Anchor Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with Fresnel glass lens. Mounted to a wood base with rich dark finish. With brass makers plate from Japanese manufactur...

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Mid-19th Century Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Brass and Steel Yacht Pulley
Brass and Steel Yacht Pulley

Brass and Steel Yacht Pulley

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished brass and steel yacht pulley. This was completely disassembled and polished. Weight is 1 pound. X-136

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1920s Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass, Steel

Solid Brass Ships Port Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Port Lantern

Solid Brass Ships Port Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered ships port lantern with Fresnel glass lens, vented top and mounting tabs. Very unusual shape. Mounted to a custom wood base and unit has been electrifie...

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1870s Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Mahogany And Brass Antique Ship's Wheel
Mahogany And Brass Antique Ship's Wheel

Mahogany And Brass Antique Ship's Wheel

Located in Norwell, MA

Antique eight spoke ship's wheel with brass hub and trim ring. Varnished wood finish and highly polished brasses. This is burly, strong ship's wheel from the late nineteenth century....

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1890s English Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Ships Anchor Lantern of Solid Brass
Ships Anchor Lantern of Solid Brass

Ships Anchor Lantern of Solid Brass

Located in Norwell, MA

Highly polished and lacquered ships anchor lantern with carry handle, thick fresnel glass lens and thick wood display base with rich mahogany finish. The unit is electrified for home...

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1920s Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Yacht Porthole Solid Brass Highest Quality
Yacht Porthole Solid Brass Highest Quality

Yacht Porthole Solid Brass Highest Quality

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass hinged door porthole from a very high quality yacht. Superb hinge mechanism. Impossible to reproduce. Circa 1920.

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1920s North American Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Polished Brass Yacht Pulley with Steel Hooks
Polished Brass Yacht Pulley with Steel Hooks

Polished Brass Yacht Pulley with Steel Hooks

Located in Norwell, MA

Polished and lacquered yacht pulley with two attached steel hooks. Weight is 1 pound. X-131

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1920s Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass, Steel

Large Antique Salvaged Pyle & National Co. Nautical or Marine Spotlight
Large Antique Salvaged Pyle & National Co. Nautical or Marine Spotlight

Large Antique Salvaged Pyle & National Co. Nautical or Marine Spotlight

By Pyle National

Located in Hamilton, Ontario

The upper casing of this spotlight appears to be brass under the thick green paint, and as such is presumed to be from a boat.

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Early 20th Century American Industrial Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Metal, Brass

Solid Brass Deck Plate
Solid Brass Deck Plate

Solid Brass Deck Plate

Located in Norwell, MA

Solid brass deck plate. Dimensions: 17.5" diameter.

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Late 19th Century Antique Nautical Brass

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass
W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

W. Hartmann Antique Oak & Copper Ships Binnacle Nautical Maritime Compass

By A. Lietz Co.

Located in Dayton, OH

Late 19th Century Ships Binnacle by W. Hartmann. Binnacles are an important navigation tool. They are often in the helm of the ship and allow sailor to maintain the correct course. T...

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Late 19th Century Late Victorian Antique Nautical Brass

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Brass, Copper

E.S. Ritchie & Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket
E.S. Ritchie & Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket

E.S. Ritchie & Söns Boston Brass Compass on Teak Socket

Located in Vienna, AT

E.S. Ritchie & Sons, Boston. Patinated brass nighthouse on solid lacquered teak plinth. Transport box for compass, included. Measures: H. 106 cm. Ø. 31 cm. Good original condition.

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1920s American Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

American Cast Brass Engraved Yachtsman's Speaking Trumpet, Circa 1830
American Cast Brass Engraved Yachtsman's Speaking Trumpet, Circa 1830

American Cast Brass Engraved Yachtsman's Speaking Trumpet, Circa 1830

Located in Charleston, SC

American hand held cast brass engraved Yachtsman's speaking trumpet with bell shaped soldered mouthpiece, coned-shaped column with original interior red paint, and terminating on a r...

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1830s American American Empire Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870
American Solid Brass Five Spoke Ringed Yacht Wheel, Circa 1870

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 Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Antique Wood and Brass Ship's Wheel
Antique Wood and Brass Ship's Wheel

Antique Wood and Brass Ship's Wheel

Located in Norwell, MA

Eight spoke varnished wood ship's wheel with brass hub and brass trim ring. The brass hub cap is mounted to an iron hub. Warm patina on this maritime relic. Circa 1910. American made...

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1910s American Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Wood

Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie
Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie

Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie

Located in Norwich, GB

Pre World War I Nautical Compass by E.S.Ritchie Nautical compass mounted by a brass gimbal into a copper brass bound case with sloping glazed aperture with heavily bevelled glass.

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1910s Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Copper

American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs & Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880
American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs & Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880

American Mahogany and Brass Ship Binnacle, Riggs & Brothers, Phila. Circa 1880

By Riggs & Brothers

Located in Charleston, SC

American mahogany ship binnacle with a brass-mounted dome helmet, internal dry compass by Ritchie of Boston, flanking removable burners with the original fonts and resting on an octa...

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1880s American American Empire Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand
Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand

Negus Brass Ship's Binnacle on Mahogany Stand

Located in Norwell, MA

Late, 19th century ship's binnacle compass by Negus of New York. Turned, varnished mahogany Stand with brass hood stamped "Negus New York". Hood has side burners to illuminate compas...

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Late 19th Century Antique Nautical Brass

Naval brass bound oak bucket
Naval brass bound oak bucket

Naval brass bound oak bucket

Located in London, GB

A beautiful oak and brass bound naval bucket with leather covered rope handles. Some loss of paint on the armorial image and the leather handle could do with restiching but otherwise...

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Early 20th Century British Edwardian Antique Nautical Brass

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Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

This is a beautiful nautical antique. Weight: 2.43 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 28"H x 2 1/2"D Made: English Material: Brass Date: 1870

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1870s European Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Brass Binnacle "NEGUS N.Y."
Brass Binnacle "NEGUS N.Y."

Brass Binnacle "NEGUS N.Y."

Located in Norwell, MA

Patent marks and serial number 13616. Very high quality nautical antique. Weight: 27 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 31"H x 12" Diameter Made: America Material: Brass Date: 1890

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1890s North American Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ships Onion Lantern
Solid Brass Ships Onion Lantern

Solid Brass Ships Onion Lantern

Located in Norwell, MA

Large size glass globe onion lamp from a ship well made european style oil lantern with original burner and chimney shade. The Glass globe is protected by Brass bars. There is a vent...

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1920s European Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Rifle Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass telescope appropriate for use on land or sea. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of these. This fine instruement has a four ...

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1920s European Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...

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1920s European Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great collection of thes...

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1920s European Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope

Located in Norwell, MA

Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. This is a small one. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a gre...

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1920s European Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Brass Ships Wheel with Wood Handles
Brass Ships Wheel with Wood Handles

Brass Ships Wheel with Wood Handles

Located in Norwell, MA

Probably from a small launch. Exceptional Nautical Relic Weight: 3 lbs. Overall Dimensions: 14" Diameter Made: American Material: Brass, Wood Date: 1906.

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Early 1900s North American Antique Nautical Brass

Materials

Brass

Massive Solid Brass Ships Wheel
Massive Solid Brass Ships Wheel

Massive Solid Brass Ships Wheel

Located in Norwell, MA

Brass ships wheel that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Five spokes with ten handles. Stunning piece, five feet in diameter. Awesome maritime relic. Weight: 83 LBS Over...

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1920s European Antique Nautical Brass

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Brass

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Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more in our collection of antique nautical brass on 1stDibs. Was constructed with extraordinary care, often using metal, brass and wood. There are many kinds of the piece of antique nautical brass you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. An item from our selection of antique nautical brass, designed in the Victorian, Georgian or Industrial style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. You’ll likely find more than one choice in our collection of antique nautical brass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Henry Browne & Son Ltd Sestrel, LeMaire Paris and Perkins Marine Lamp produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Nautical Brass?

Prices for a piece of antique nautical brass start at $120 and top out at $42,194 with the average selling for $1,364.
Questions About Antique Nautical Brass
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.
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    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.

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