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How do you know if brass is antique?

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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.
1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
Shop for Antique Brass Candlesticks on 1stDibs
Antique Brass Candlestick
Located in Sheffield, MA
Georgian brass candlestick with cut corners square base and lovely turned stems of heavy
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Antique 19th Century English Candlesticks

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Brass

Antique Brass Candlesticks
Located in Oxfordshire, GB
A very nice pair of Georgian brass candlesticks. The bases are square with cut corners and the
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Antique Mid-18th Century British Candlesticks

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Brass

Pair of brass candlestick
Located in Cheshire, GB
A pair of brass candlesticks by Benham & Froud, having ring-turned decoration in the Dutch style
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Early 20th Century British Candlesticks

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Brass

19th Century Brass Candlestick Holders
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Pair of polished brass candlestick holders. This pair was found in New England and are in wonderful
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Antique Early 19th Century American American Colonial Candlesticks

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Brass

French 18th Century Brass Candlestick
Located in Boven Leeuwen, NL
French 18th century Louis XV brass candlesticks with very nice patina. In good condition
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Antique 18th Century French Louis XV Candlesticks

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Brass

Elegant pair of antique Victorian brass candlesticks
Located in Ipswich, GB
Elegant pair of antique Victorian brass candlesticks having an elegant pair of brass candlesticks
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Antique Early 19th Century Victorian Candlesticks

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Brass

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