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Antique Brass Sundials

18th Century Octagonal Brass Sundial Signed “Johan Schrettegger
18th Century Octagonal Brass Sundial Signed “Johan Schrettegger

18th Century Octagonal Brass Sundial Signed “Johan Schrettegger

Located in Madrid, ES

Exceptional 18th-century octagonal brass sundial, signed “Johan Schrettegger, Augsburg”, featuring

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18th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Rare Pilkington & Gibbs Ltd Antique Heliochronometer Sundial
Rare Pilkington & Gibbs Ltd Antique Heliochronometer Sundial

Rare Pilkington & Gibbs Ltd Antique Heliochronometer Sundial

Located in Wormelow, Herefordshire

A rare antique brass heliochronometer sundial by renowned makers Pilkington & Gibbs Ltd. Suitable

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Early 20th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Engraved Brass Portable Sundial Signed “Menant à Paris”
Engraved Brass Portable Sundial Signed “Menant à Paris”

Engraved Brass Portable Sundial Signed “Menant à Paris”

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant portable brass sundial, finely engraved and signed “Menant à Paris”, demonstrating the

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1740s Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Rare 12 inches terrestrial globe signed Cary, London United Kingdom 1800.
Rare 12 inches terrestrial globe signed Cary, London United Kingdom 1800.

Rare 12 inches terrestrial globe signed Cary, London United Kingdom 1800.

Located in Milan, IT

plaster polished to perfection, and colored paper gores. The globe is supported by a fully graduated brass

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Early 19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

A Brass Butterfield Paris Dial French Pocket Sundial Circa 1780
A Brass Butterfield Paris Dial French Pocket Sundial Circa 1780

A Brass Butterfield Paris Dial French Pocket Sundial Circa 1780

Located in Firenze, IT

Octagonal brass dial inset compass well, mounted with hinged gnomon with bird indicator. No

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Mid-18th Century French Baroque Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Mechanical Equatorial Sundial by Johann Michael Bergauer, Gilded Brass
Mechanical Equatorial Sundial by Johann Michael Bergauer, Gilded Brass

Mechanical Equatorial Sundial by Johann Michael Bergauer, Gilded Brass

By Johann Michael Bergauer

Located in Milano, IT

Johann Michael Bergauer (Simonsfeld, 1676 - Innsbruck, 1745 circa) Mechanical equatorial sundial

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1730s Austrian Baroque Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

18th Century German Gilt Brass Portable Sundial Signed “J. Vogler”
18th Century German Gilt Brass Portable Sundial Signed “J. Vogler”

18th Century German Gilt Brass Portable Sundial Signed “J. Vogler”

Located in Madrid, ES

Exceptional German portable sundial, finely engraved and gilt brass, signed “J. Vogler”, and

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1730s Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

19th Century Silvered Pocket Sundial
19th Century Silvered Pocket Sundial

19th Century Silvered Pocket Sundial

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant 19th-century pocket sundial, designed to be worn or carried, made of silvered metal with

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Mid-19th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Wood Cane with Sundial
English Victorian Wood Cane with Sundial

English Victorian Wood Cane with Sundial

Located in Queens, NY

English Victorian style dark wood cane with swirl top that opens to reveal a sundial and compass

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19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial
19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial

19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial

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H 1.19 in W 2.37 in D 2.76 in

19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial

Located in Madrid, ES

19th Century Asian Bronze Portable Sundial Rare Asian portable sundial from the 19th century

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1880s Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

19th Century American Portable Engraved Bronze Sundial
19th Century American Portable Engraved Bronze Sundial

19th Century American Portable Engraved Bronze Sundial

Located in Madrid, ES

19th Century American Portable Engraved Bronze Sundial Rare American portable sundial from the

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1850s Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

19th Century Silvered and Engraved Bronze Portable Sundial
19th Century Silvered and Engraved Bronze Portable Sundial

19th Century Silvered and Engraved Bronze Portable Sundial

Located in Madrid, ES

Elegant 19th-century portable sundial crafted in bronze, partially silvered and finely engraved

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1810s Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

19th Century Horizontal Bronze Sundial After Erasmus Habermel
19th Century Horizontal Bronze Sundial After Erasmus Habermel

19th Century Horizontal Bronze Sundial After Erasmus Habermel

Located in Madrid, ES

Fine 19th-century horizontal sundial, crafted in bronze, inspired by the designs of Erasmus

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1880s Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

19th Century Chinese Portable Engraved and Enameled Bronze Sundial
19th Century Chinese Portable Engraved and Enameled Bronze Sundial

19th Century Chinese Portable Engraved and Enameled Bronze Sundial

Located in Madrid, ES

Rare cadran solaire portatif chinois du XIXe siècle, finement ouvragé en bronze gravé et émaillé. Cet instrument aux détails précis témoigne du savoir-faire et de l'art scientifique...

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1880s Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer
Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer

Antique 18th Century Diptych Pocket Sundial and Compass by German Beringer

Located in Firenze, IT

With hinged gnomon, hour ring and latitude arc, silvered compass rose with two inset bubble levels, raised on three levelling screws, in velvet lined and shaped leather covered case,...

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1780s German Neoclassical Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

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Small, Early 18th Century Sundial Plate
Small, Early 18th Century Sundial Plate

Small, Early 18th Century Sundial Plate

Unavailable

H 3.5 in W 5 in D 5 in

Small, Early 18th Century Sundial Plate

Located in Kent, GB

Brass engraved sundial with the original gnomon. The angle of the gnomon is approximately 51.5

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18th Century and Earlier English Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Equinoxial Pocket Sundial
Equinoxial Pocket Sundial

Equinoxial Pocket Sundial

Unavailable

Dm 1.89 in

Equinoxial Pocket Sundial

By L. Gäfe À Augsburg

Located in Nice, Cote d' Azur

Horizontal octagonal sundial plate decorated with geometric motifs and the flowers. Folding

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18th Century and Earlier Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass, Iron

German Sundial 18th Century
German Sundial 18th Century

German Sundial 18th Century

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H 2.21 in W 2.21 in D 0.48 in

German Sundial 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

In shape of an octagon, with a compass. Brass.

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18th Century German Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Square Sundial Adjustable, 18th Century
Square Sundial Adjustable, 18th Century

Square Sundial Adjustable, 18th Century

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H 2.56 in W 2.56 in D 0.99 in

Square Sundial Adjustable, 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Sundial ajustable with two screw brass.

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Late 18th Century French Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

18th Century Portland Stone Sundial Pedestal with Brass Dial Plate
18th Century Portland Stone Sundial Pedestal with Brass Dial Plate

18th Century Portland Stone Sundial Pedestal with Brass Dial Plate

Located in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire

An 18th century Portland stone sundial pedestal with brass dial plate by Thomas Wright, (1711-1786

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Stone

Octagonal Horizontal Sundial, 18th Century
Octagonal Horizontal Sundial, 18th Century

Octagonal Horizontal Sundial, 18th Century

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H 0.6 in Dm 2.76 in

Octagonal Horizontal Sundial, 18th Century

By Butterfield Paris

Located in Paris, FR

Gnomon may be collapsible and is in the shape of bird It s made up of a compass too Signed Butterfield, Paris.

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18th Century French Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William Hawks Grice London
Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William Hawks Grice London

Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William Hawks Grice London

Located in Firenze, IT

covered by the seller (customs duties included). Early 19th Century English Inclining Sundial by William

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Early 19th Century British Georgian Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Brass Sundial Made in the Mid-19th Century
Brass Sundial Made in the Mid-19th Century

Brass Sundial Made in the Mid-19th Century

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H 0.79 in W 2.76 in D 2.76 in

Brass Sundial Made in the Mid-19th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Brass sundial placed in its original oak wooden box. Cm 7 x 7 x 2 (h). Very good condition and

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1850s French Antique Brass Sundials

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Oak

1921 Antique Brass Sundial Compass Signed  Outdoor Supply Co. Inc. N.Y. USA
1921 Antique Brass Sundial Compass Signed  Outdoor Supply Co. Inc. N.Y. USA

1921 Antique Brass Sundial Compass Signed Outdoor Supply Co. Inc. N.Y. USA

Located in Milan, IT

Brass sundial compass signed Outdoor Supply Co. Inc. N.Y. USA, 1921. The clock is equipped with a

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1920s American Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Antique Hand-carved Portland Stone and Brass Sundail
Antique Hand-carved Portland Stone and Brass Sundail

Antique Hand-carved Portland Stone and Brass Sundail

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H 50.5 in W 23.75 in D 23.75 in

Antique Hand-carved Portland Stone and Brass Sundail

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Hand-carved Portland stone pedestal with a brass sundial plate.  Base and pedestal, 2 pieces. Late

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Late 17th Century British Antique Brass Sundials

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Limestone, Brass

Early 20th Century Golden Brass Sundial Shaped Table Lamp
Early 20th Century Golden Brass Sundial Shaped Table Lamp

Early 20th Century Golden Brass Sundial Shaped Table Lamp

Located in IT

Sundial-shaped brass lamp, from France, from early 20th century. Rewired. Customizable lampshade

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Pocket sundial
Pocket sundial

Pocket sundial

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A nice example of an English brass pocket sundial

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19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

German eqinoctial sundial
German eqinoctial sundial

German eqinoctial sundial

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good example of a 17th century German brass and silvered sundial by Lorenz Grassl

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18th Century and Earlier German Antique Brass Sundials

Antique Sundial done in wrought iron and brass with heavy patina, Germany 1800s
Antique Sundial done in wrought iron and brass with heavy patina, Germany 1800s

Antique Sundial done in wrought iron and brass with heavy patina, Germany 1800s

Located in Beograd, RS

In this listing you will find a beautiful antique Sundial. It is made of wrought iron and brass

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Late 19th Century French French Provincial Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Iron and Brass Armillary
Iron and Brass Armillary

Iron and Brass Armillary

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H 25 in Dm 13 in

Iron and Brass Armillary

Located in Palm Beach, FL

A very decorative iron armillary with brass globe and accents with movable rings, on a tall turned

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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial
Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial

Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial

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H 2.88 in Dm 2 in

Early Equatorial Sun Ring Dial

Located in New Orleans, LA

treasure of horological design. Crafted of a gorgeous pair of brass and bronze rings, this elegant ring

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17th Century German Other Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass, Bronze

17th-Century Armillary Sphere
17th-Century Armillary Sphere

17th-Century Armillary Sphere

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H 23.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

17th-Century Armillary Sphere

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional Italian brass armillary sphere dates to the 17th century - exceedingly rare for an

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17th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antq. Limestone Garden Armillary Decorated w/Signs of the Zodiac
Antq. Limestone Garden Armillary Decorated w/Signs of the Zodiac

Antq. Limestone Garden Armillary Decorated w/Signs of the Zodiac

Located in BENSENVILLE, IL

Classic early 1900's armillary situated atop a tapered four sided carved limestone column with organic ornamentation on each corner. Perfect most anywhere this original antique armil...

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Early 20th Century Swedish Antique Brass Sundials

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Limestone, Brass

Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden
Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden

Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden

Located in Knivsta, SE

Splendid Gustavian Brass Compass with Sundial, Late 18th Century Sweden. By Swedish 18th century

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass, Iron

Butterfield Sundial in Original Case
Butterfield Sundial in Original Case

Butterfield Sundial in Original Case

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H 1.58 in W 2.76 in D 2.56 in

Butterfield Sundial in Original Case

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good example of a Butterfield design brass pocket sundial by Menant, Paris, presented in the

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Mid-18th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

A Small Pocket Equinoctial Sundial
A Small Pocket Equinoctial Sundial

A Small Pocket Equinoctial Sundial

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H 1.19 in W 2.96 in D 2.96 in

A Small Pocket Equinoctial Sundial

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good example of a pocket equinoctial sundial by Troughton and Simms, London. In the original red

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19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case
18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case

18th Century Gilt Brass and Silver Pocket or Miniature Sundial Compass with Case

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A Fine 18th century gilt brass and silver pocket sundial with Travelling case, c. 1750. A

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18th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Silver, Brass

Early 18th Century German Equinoctial Sundial
Early 18th Century German Equinoctial Sundial

Early 18th Century German Equinoctial Sundial

Located in Lincolnshire, GB

A good example of an Martin of Augsberg equinoctial pocket sundial in original leather and velvet

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Early 18th Century German Antique Brass Sundials

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Silver, Brass

Early 20th Century Sundial Lamp with a Heraldic Coat of Arms Brass Shade
Early 20th Century Sundial Lamp with a Heraldic Coat of Arms Brass Shade

Early 20th Century Sundial Lamp with a Heraldic Coat of Arms Brass Shade

Located in Atlanta, GA

The coat of arms is the emblem of Saxony, a historically important territory. The Saxon monarchy was abolished in 1918 during WWI and the defeat of the Germans. The crest is engraved...

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Early 20th Century German High Victorian Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Italian Compass, Pierre de Baillou, Milan
Early 18th Century Italian Compass, Pierre de Baillou, Milan

Early 18th Century Italian Compass, Pierre de Baillou, Milan

By Pierre de Baillou

Located in Milano, IT

Rassegna di Studi e di Notizie, 1973, p. 114). A brass sundial from the first quarter of the 18th century

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1720s Italian Other Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass, Steel

Engraved Boxwood Book Shaped Sundial Antique Time Measuring Instrument 1800s
Engraved Boxwood Book Shaped Sundial Antique Time Measuring Instrument 1800s

Engraved Boxwood Book Shaped Sundial Antique Time Measuring Instrument 1800s

Located in Milan, IT

Engraved boxwood diptych sundial with brass hinges, book-shaped, English manufacture, first decade

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Early 1800s British Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

18th Century German Equinoctial Pocket Sundial and Compass by Ludwig Theodor
18th Century German Equinoctial Pocket Sundial and Compass by Ludwig Theodor

18th Century German Equinoctial Pocket Sundial and Compass by Ludwig Theodor

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

From the first quarter of the 18th century - a German brass equinoctial pocket sundial by Ludwig

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18th Century German Grand Tour Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

19th Century Equinoctial Pocket Sundial in Original Case, Signed V. Simalvico
19th Century Equinoctial Pocket Sundial in Original Case, Signed V. Simalvico

19th Century Equinoctial Pocket Sundial in Original Case, Signed V. Simalvico

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A fine and rare early 19th century equinoctial pocket sundial in original case, signed V. Simalvico

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Early 19th Century English George III Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Silver, Brass

Engraved Boxwood Sundial English Manufacture of the 18th Century
Engraved Boxwood Sundial English Manufacture of the 18th Century

Engraved Boxwood Sundial English Manufacture of the 18th Century

Located in Milan, IT

Engraved boxwood sundial with brass hinges, book-shaped, English manufacture of the second half of

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1770s British Antique Brass Sundials

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Boxwood

Grand Tour French Bronze Arc de Triomphe Egyptian Figure Sundial Sienna Marble
Grand Tour French Bronze Arc de Triomphe Egyptian Figure Sundial Sienna Marble

Grand Tour French Bronze Arc de Triomphe Egyptian Figure Sundial Sienna Marble

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Sundial superbly mounted on a Sienna Marble base. A black basalt ceramic Egyptian Bust on its original

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19th Century French Grand Tour Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Siena Marble, Brass, Bronze

Antique Brass Sundial
Antique Brass Sundial

Antique Brass Sundial

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H 12 in W 12 in D 0.5 in

Antique Brass Sundial

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Antique solid brass sundial with wonderful patina. Markings include "J. Adams, London" in script

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19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Basket, Dog Grate with Solid Brass Sundials
19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Basket, Dog Grate with Solid Brass Sundials

19th Century Cast Iron Fireplace Basket, Dog Grate with Solid Brass Sundials

Located in London, GB

polished solid brass sundials and decoration. Salvaged from a Cornish manor house and restored to its

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Late 19th Century English Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass, Iron, Wrought Iron

Antique Garden Sundial, English, Stone Column, Brass Dial, Victorian, Circa 1900
Antique Garden Sundial, English, Stone Column, Brass Dial, Victorian, Circa 1900

Antique Garden Sundial, English, Stone Column, Brass Dial, Victorian, Circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique garden sundial. An English, reconstituted stone column with brass dial and

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Late 19th Century British Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Stone

19th Century Compass Sundial, Jacque Linedal, Dieppe, France
19th Century Compass Sundial, Jacque Linedal, Dieppe, France

19th Century Compass Sundial, Jacque Linedal, Dieppe, France

By Jacques Linedal

Located in Milan, IT

A 19th century silvered and gilt-brass horizontal compass-sundial, signed Jacques Linedal fecit a

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19th Century French Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

17th Century Armillary Sphere
17th Century Armillary Sphere

17th Century Armillary Sphere

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H 23.5 in W 10.5 in D 10.5 in

17th Century Armillary Sphere

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional Italian brass armillary sphere dates to the 17th century - exceedingly rare for an

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17th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass, Bronze

19th Century Korean Etched Brass Compass Sundial
19th Century Korean Etched Brass Compass Sundial

19th Century Korean Etched Brass Compass Sundial

Located in Stamford, CT

A rare 19th century Korean compass-sundial, the brass pierced with incised decoration on the

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Mid-19th Century Korean Qing Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Regency Brass Pocket Sundial Compass
19th Century English Regency Brass Pocket Sundial Compass

19th Century English Regency Brass Pocket Sundial Compass

Located in Stamford, CT

An English brass pocket sundial compass, early 19th century. In a hand turned domed brass case with

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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

French Equinoctial Compass Sundial
French Equinoctial Compass Sundial

French Equinoctial Compass Sundial

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H 1.58 in W 5.12 in D 5.12 in

French Equinoctial Compass Sundial

Located in Madrid, ES

Description: This French equinoctial compass sundial is a rare and precious piece. It features a

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1870s Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Antique Nautical Sundial with Scrimshaw
Antique Nautical Sundial with Scrimshaw

Antique Nautical Sundial with Scrimshaw

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H 8.25 in W 1.25 in D 0.75 in

Antique Nautical Sundial with Scrimshaw

Located in San Diego, CA

Super cool antique nautical sundial with scrimshaw on bone inlay, circa late 1800s. The piece is of

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Mid-19th Century North American Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Gustavian Compass with Sundial in Brass, Late 18th/Early 19th Century Sweden
Gustavian Compass with Sundial in Brass, Late 18th/Early 19th Century Sweden

Gustavian Compass with Sundial in Brass, Late 18th/Early 19th Century Sweden

Located in Knivsta, SE

Gustavian Compass with Sundial in Brass and Iron, Late 18th Century Sweden, Stylized Floral

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Late 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass, Iron

Fine Brass Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield Paris, circa 1700
Fine Brass Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield Paris, circa 1700

Fine Brass Pocket Sundial and Compass by Michael Butterfield Paris, circa 1700

By Butterfield Paris

Located in Oxfordshire, United Kingdom

A fine brass Anglo-French octagonal pocket sundial with compass by Michael Butterfield, circa 1700

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Late 17th Century French Louis XIV Antique Brass Sundials

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Brass

Antique Noon Day Gun Cannon Sundial by Abercrombie & Fitch
Antique Noon Day Gun Cannon Sundial by Abercrombie & Fitch

Antique Noon Day Gun Cannon Sundial by Abercrombie & Fitch

By Abercrombie & Fitch

Located in Sandwich, MA

Rare noon day gun cannon sundial by Abercrombie & Fitch circa 1910. Unique garden instrument which

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Metal, Brass

18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Kleininger
18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Kleininger

18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Kleininger

Located in Milano, MI

Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of

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Late 18th Century German Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer
18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer

18th Century Diptych Portable Sundial And Compass by German Beringer

By David Beringer

Located in Milano, MI

Antique 18th Century Diptych Sundial and Compass a portable wooden boxwood sundial with compass, of

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Late 18th Century German Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Brass Sundial Baradelle a Paris
Brass Sundial Baradelle a Paris

Brass Sundial Baradelle a Paris

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H 2.76 in Dm 2.37 in

Brass Sundial Baradelle a Paris

Located in Firenze, IT

Paris 18th century, signed “Baradelle AParis”, with compass, gnomon with bird shaped pointer, engraved table of latitudes on back, original leather case. Size c. 65 x 75 mm.

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1780s French Louis XVI Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Portable Equinoctial Sundial Signed Cary, London
Portable Equinoctial Sundial Signed Cary, London

Portable Equinoctial Sundial Signed Cary, London

Located in Kent, GB

Exquisite brass sundial that retains the original lacquer, though worn through on the areas that

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19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

Classic Verdigris Brass and Limestone Sundial
Classic Verdigris Brass and Limestone Sundial

Classic Verdigris Brass and Limestone Sundial

Located in Woodbury, CT

Justice in Brussels during a renovation during 2002, with a very lovely 6" diameter verdigris brass

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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Limestone, Brass

Swedish Sundial
Swedish Sundial

Swedish Sundial

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H 34.25 in W 19.75 in D 20 in

Swedish Sundial

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Swedish sundial in brass with natural patina, forged rings, and simple arrow on rich

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19th Century Swedish Antique Brass Sundials

Piscis Sundial
Piscis Sundial

Piscis Sundial

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H 36.5 in W 26.5 in D 19.5 in

Piscis Sundial

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage Swedish sundial in brass with white/green patina with forged rings and neoclassical style

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19th Century Swedish Antique Brass Sundials

Gorgeous Portland Stone English Sundial
Gorgeous Portland Stone English Sundial

Gorgeous Portland Stone English Sundial

Located in Woodbury, CT

This classically-elegant carved Portland Stone sundial features its original naturally-patinated

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Early 20th Century British Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

Magnificent Large Carved Stone Sundial
Magnificent Large Carved Stone Sundial

Magnificent Large Carved Stone Sundial

Located in Woodbury, CT

This is one of the most exceptional sundials we've ever owned! The honey-colored carved pedestal

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19th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Stone, Brass

Lovely Edwardian Sundial with Original Dialplate
Lovely Edwardian Sundial with Original Dialplate

Lovely Edwardian Sundial with Original Dialplate

Located in Woodbury, CT

This beauty is made from cast stone and sports its original verdigris brass dialplate and scrolled

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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Cast Stone, Brass

19th-Early 20th Century Brass Garden Armillary / Sundial
19th-Early 20th Century Brass Garden Armillary / Sundial

19th-Early 20th Century Brass Garden Armillary / Sundial

Located in Atlanta, GA

19th-early 20th century brass garden armillary / sundial.

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19th Century Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

A Brass Pocket Sundial And Compass Signed Pigeon A Lion
A Brass Pocket Sundial And Compass Signed Pigeon A Lion

A Brass Pocket Sundial And Compass Signed Pigeon A Lion

By Butterfield Paris

Located in Firenze, IT

pocket sundials are tipically made by "Butterfield" of Paris, other makers are considerably rarer.

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Early 18th Century French Neoclassical Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

18th c. French pocket sundial/compass
18th c. French pocket sundial/compass

18th c. French pocket sundial/compass

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H 0.5 in W 1.75 in D 2.75 in

18th c. French pocket sundial/compass

Located in Summerland, CA

A beautifully-crafted wood pocket sundial with intricate printed paper numerals, degrees and

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18th Century and Earlier French Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

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Large Classical Italian Bronze Bird Fountain Statue

Large Classical Italian Bronze Bird Fountain Statue

Located in Potters Bar, GB

Stunning large Italian bronze water fountain Classical look complemented by the gorgeous verdis gris patina Love the birds depicted drinking from the rim of the main bowl Classica...

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1980s Antique Brass Sundials

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Bronze

Replogle Terrestrial Floor Globe
Replogle Terrestrial Floor Globe

Replogle Terrestrial Floor Globe

By Replogle Globes

Located in Asbury Park, NJ

This floor globe by Replogle floats within a ring of walnut, supported by four 'turned' chrome stiles, which connect to a base of walnut. The globe rotates, spins and lights from wit...

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1960s American Mid-Century Modern Antique Brass Sundials

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800
English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

English Georgian Mahogany Gadrooned and Upholstered Tester Bed, Circa 1800

Located in Charleston, SC

English Georgian mahogany four-poster bed with a carved molded inset headboard, tapered head post, serpentine gadrooned and upholstered tester with a centered carved urn & swags, dec...

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Early 1800s English Georgian Antique Brass Sundials

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Upholstery, Mahogany

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.
Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp.

By Tiffany Studios

Located in Dallas, TX

Tiffany Studios Jeweled Feather Table Lamp. New York, Circa 1910 Base signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 584, Height 22 Inches Shade signed TIFFANY STUDIOS NEW YORK 1439, Diameter 16....

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1910s American Art Nouveau Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Bronze

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

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 Sundials

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Wrought Iron

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors
Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

$129,023 / set

H 59.45 in W 46.07 in D 4.73 in

Fine and Important Pair of Polychrome Decorated Giltwood Mirrors

Located in London, GB

Each with a rectangular plate within a stiff leaf, entwined vine and fleur de lis carved surround, the cresting centred by an armorial shield for the Thorold baronets surmounted by a...

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Mid-18th Century Baroque Antique Brass Sundials

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Mirror, Giltwood

FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK
FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK

FINE CIRCA 1895 FRENCH AUTOMATON INDUSTRIAL LOCOMOTIVE MOVING GiLT BRONZE CLOCK

Located in West Sussex, Pulborough

Royal House Antiques Royal House Antiques is delighted to offer for sale this very fine and highly collectable Antique circa 1895 French Automaton Industrial Locomotive moving gilt ...

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1890s French Industrial Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Brass

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk
A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

A beautiful Celestial Table Globe produced by Gerard & Leonard Valk

By Gerard and Leonard Valk

Located in ZWIJNDRECHT, NL

A magnificent and very rare early 18th century celestial table globe produced by Gerard and Leonard Valk. Established at the end of the previous century by Gerard Valk, and assisted ...

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Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Brass Sundials

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Other

18th Century Neoclassical Oil Painting of the Trojan War: Briseis & Achilles
18th Century Neoclassical Oil Painting of the Trojan War: Briseis & Achilles

18th Century Neoclassical Oil Painting of the Trojan War: Briseis & Achilles

By James Thornhill

Located in London, GB

James Thornhill (1674-1735) Oil on canvas 12 x 14 inches; 16 ½ x 18 ½ in. Inc. frame The subject matter and inclusion of herms on both sides shows the influence of Louis Laguerre (...

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Early 18th Century Old Masters Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Canvas, Oil

1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood
1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood

1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood

On Hold|$1,441,948

H 42.92 in W 108.27 in D 61.03 in

1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Ci...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Sundials

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Wood, Giltwood

Monumental Well in the Louis XIV Style, 20th Century
Monumental Well in the Louis XIV Style, 20th Century

Monumental Well in the Louis XIV Style, 20th Century

On Hold|$138,984

H 257.09 in W 94.69 in D 94.69 in

Monumental Well in the Louis XIV Style, 20th Century

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This monumental stone fountain canopy was made identical to the fountain of the Chateau of the Black Prince in Lormont. Dated from the 20th century, four columns with grooved barrels...

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20th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Stone

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed
19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

$16,489Sale Price|50% Off

H 102.37 in W 99.61 in D 72.84 in

19th Century Chinese Canopy Wedding Bed

Located in Marbella, ES

This is a wonderful example of a canopy bed from Shanghai Province, China. Made of Chinese Northern Elm, this bed features hoofed feet and multiple floral carvings. The exterior ...

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19th Century Chinese Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Gold Leaf

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed
Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

$32,000

H 43.31 in W 90.56 in D 30.32 in

Liceu de Artes e Ofícios. 19th Century Daybed

Located in Sao Paulo, SP

This recamier/daybed was conceived and executed with utmost quality and expertise, showing a style that incorporates many influences from the eigtheenth and ninetheenth century. Made...

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Late 19th Century Brazilian Romantic Antique Brass Sundials

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Wood

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870
Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870

Antique English Break-Front Bibliotheque Bookcase in Mahogany, circa 1870

By S.E. & R. Johnson. Warrington

Located in INTERLAKEN, NY

A handsome and very well crafted English break-front bookcase or bibliotheque in solid mahogany by S.E. & R. Johnson of Warrington, England, circa 1870. Features six doors with glass...

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1870s English Victorian Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Mahogany

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons
Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Set of Extraordinary Italian Stone Statues Representing the Four Seasons

Located in Rome, IT

Four season ,monumental classically draped female figures and their distinguishing symbols on a square base. Autumn, winter, spring and summer. Timeless classical decoration for you...

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20th Century Academic Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Limestone

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece
Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

Tiffany & Company, George Paulding Farnham, A Rare, Lavish Silver Centerpiece

By Tiffany & Co., Paulding Farnham.

Located in Long Island City, NY, NY

Tiffany & Company and George Paulding Farnham, A rare, lavish and monumental sterling silver centerpiece with original mirrored-glass sterling silver plateau, circa 1900. Museum...

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Early 20th Century American American Classical Antique Brass Sundials

Materials

Sterling Silver

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Antique Brass Sundials For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique brass sundials for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of brass, metal and stone, all antique brass sundials available were constructed with great care. Antique brass sundials have long been popular, with older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. Arts and Crafts, Baroque and Louis XVI antique brass sundials are consistently popular styles. There have been many well-made antique brass sundials over the years, but those made by Butterfield Paris, Jacques Linedal and Johann Michael Bergauer are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much are Antique Brass Sundials?

The average selling price for at 1stDibs is $2,600, while they’re typically $400 on the low end and $23,521 highest priced.
Questions About Antique Brass Sundials
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    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.