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Material: Brass
Mid-Century Plexiglass and Brass Miniature House Table Lamp, Handcrafted, 1950s
Located in Lisse, NL
Rare hand-crafted miniature chalet table lamp.
This enchanting table lamp is a rare mid-century piece, handcrafted in the form of a miniature house. Constructed from delicate transl...
Category
Mid-20th Century European Mid-Century Modern Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Miniature Travelling Chess Set Game handmade & Pokerwork Board / Box, Circa 1900
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is a high quality handmade Miniature or travelling wood chess set game of 32 pieces in its own lidded pokerwork decorated box, which we date to the English Edwardian period, cir...
Category
Late 19th Century British Edwardian Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage 20th-Century Japanese Brass Crane Sculpture - 2Y382
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This elegant Japanese crane sculpture from the 20th century is crafted from brass and offers a sophisticated accent to any decor. Perfect for collectors of vintage Asian art or anyon...
Category
20th Century French Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$203 Sale Price
65% Off
Antique Art Nouveau Coffee Pot – Brass & Copper with Ornate Swing Arm - 2Y44
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Discover the charm of Art Nouveau with this antique coffee pot featuring an intricate brass and copper design. This elegant piece showcases a distin...
Category
Early 20th Century French Empire Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
$266 Sale Price
60% Off
Early 20th Century Brazilian Metal Hanging Amulet 'Penca de Balangadas'
Located in Barcelona, ES
Early 20th Century Brazilian Metal Hanging Amulet 'Penca de Balangadas' – Circa 1890
Discover the captivating history behind this early 20th-century metal hanging amulet, known as '...
Category
1890s Brazilian Tribal Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$374 Sale Price
73% Off
19th Century Dinner or School Bell
Located in Los Angeles, CA
This fine dinner bell is brass with a fantastic patina. The ring is very nice sound.
Category
19th Century American Adirondack Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pal Kepenyes Bronze/Brass Necklace, 20th Century
By Pal Kepenyes
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Vintage Pal Kepenyes bronze/brass necklace, 20th century.
This Hungarian born artist worked in Mexico for decades, known for free-form sculptural jewelry...
Category
20th Century Mexican Modern Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
$760 Sale Price
20% Off
Antique Art Deco Brass Illuminated Advertising Cinema Ladies Flambosign Sign
Located in Sale, GB
- A fabulous Art Deco illuminated Ladies sign from renowned manufacturers 'Flambosign', England circa 1930.
- The worn brass casing marked 'Flambosign' houses an etched lucite perspex...
Category
Early 20th Century British Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
21st Century Italian Leather Chess Board with Brass Pieces Handcrafted in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Two in one. A bicolour game board with an interior storage tray that houses the set’s pearled checkers and black and brass-finished chess pieces.
The class of a noble material such as walnut wood perfectly matches with the timeless beauty of genuine leather. A full chess and checkers set...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
1960S Italian Chess set in Patinated Bronze.
Located in Clifton Springs, NY
Striking Italian bronze chess set was modeled after Etruscan bronze sculptures produced in the Umbro-Sabellian area around the 5th century BC. The figures are fully armored and read...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brutalist Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Large Bertoia Studios 12-Rod 'Time-Change through Sound B-2348' Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 12-rod 'Time-Change Through sound B-2348' brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Brass Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
21st Century Board Game Leather and Walnut Wood Connect Four Handmade in Italy
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
One-of-a-kind set ready for your enjoyment.
Pinetti Connect 4 is something exclusive. Forty two wooden pieces covered in a bicolour soft leather that neatly fit on satin brass bars. Four in a row...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
R.S. Berkely Silver Plated Flugelhorn, 2006
Located in Doylestown, PA
R.S. Berkely silver plated flugelhorn, model FLU669, 2006.
If used for playing, this horn is suitable for intermediate and professional trumpeters. Recognized for its durable con...
Category
Early 2000s Other Brass Folk Art
Materials
Silver Plate, Brass
$1,100 / set
21th Century Italian Table, Chess Board, Chess Game Gold /Silver plated brass
Located in VALENZA, IT
Chess table and chess game in bronze and brass made with the ancient casting technique.
After the casting, the finishing was chiseled and subsequently silvered and finished with 24-k...
Category
2010s Italian Medieval Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Inlaid Middle Eastern Backgammon Board and Chest Board
Located in Middleburg, VA
Inlaid Middle Eastern Backgammon Board and Chest Board.
This finely handcrafted Middle Eastern folding game board is exquisitely inlaid with mother-of-pearl, bone, ebony, and a rich...
Category
Mid-20th Century Egyptian Bohemian Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota Mohongwe Peoples Art
Located in Miami, FL
A fantastically hand-crafted piece by the Kota (or Bakota) tribe who are located in the northeastern region of Gabon. This figure, which is a Mahongwe reliquary figure as exhibited with its truncated almond-shaped face, is made of wound copper, hammered brass and wood. Reliquary figures were used as guardians to protect the revered bones of venerated family ancestors and leaders and ward off unwanted spirits. These figures are meant to embody intense powers and were also commonly used in communal rites and ritual performances.
This particular piece came from an American collector who traveled the African continent and collected African artifacts for over 50 years. This piece has a beautiful, organically aged patina acquired naturally over time and use. It is mounted on a custom wooden display stand. We believe it dates back to the early to mid-1900s but could be older. We are listing as 20th century because we did not have it appraised.
This African Tribal Statue Osseyba or Reliquary Figure Kota (Bakota) Mohongwe Peoples decorative art would clearly stand out as part of a collection or by itself in any setting. Truly unique, eye-catching and engaging.
Dimensions on stand: 25 3/4" High, 7" Wide, 5 1/2" Deep
Kota Reliquary...
Category
Early 20th Century Gabonese Tribal Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage 20th Century Large Oriental Brass Plate – Floral Engraved Design - 2Y485
Located in Bordeaux, FR
This vintage 20th-century large oriental brass plate showcases exquisite craftsmanship with intricate floral engravings. Measuring 13.6 inches (34.5 cm) in diameter and weighing 1.77...
Category
20th Century Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
African Mask with Spears 1990s
Located in Ljubljana, SI
African Mask with Spears 90s. It is a rare set.
Carved from one piece.
Spears are ultra light - height 152 cm.
Category
1990s Cameroonian Tribal Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$2,735 Sale Price / set
53% Off
Goyard Trunk, 1910 France
By Goyard
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Astounding vintage Goyard trunk in a rare extra large size. The oldest and largest antique Goyard trunk available for sale anywhere. Completely or...
Category
1910s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$38,000
Antique Industrial Art Deco Brass Internalite Enquiries Illuminated Sign, c1920
Located in London, GB
A stunning illuminated 'Internalite' directional sign made in England by K.F.M Engineering. c.1920.
Wall mounted brass frame housing the internal illuminations above single sided ...
Category
Early 20th Century English Art Deco Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Woman’s Gucci Pony Hair Belt with Brass Buckle
Located in Tarrytown, NY
Woman’s Gucci pony hair belt with brass buckle.
Category
Early 2000s Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Unique Hand Carved Black Forest Tree Trunk Grandfather or Longcase Clock w. Bear
Located in Lisse, NL
Stunning clock for the collectors of very rare and truly stylish Black Forest antiques.
Tree trunk design longcase or grandfather clocks are a rare find and this 6.5 feet tall specimen could hardly be in better condition. All handcrafted and hand carved in the first half of the 1900s this wonderfully naturalistic tree trunk floor clock is the perfect home decoration for anyone with a nature or Black Forest inspired room or interior. This finest workmanship antique comes with the original dial face, weights and pendulum and they all have the same wonderful leaf and flower patterns that complement the tree or forest theme of this work-of-art tall clock. The natural aging of the carved wood has also grown this clock its stunning patina, making it even more of a gem to enjoy and to look at. The large door comes with the original, antique and perfectly beveled glass window which makes this unique clock...
Category
Early 20th Century European Black Forest Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
Vintage Pair of Venetian Masquerade Masks on Opera Sticks
Located in Miami, FL
A pair of Folk Art jester masks that are original Venetian creations, entirely hand-drawn and handcrafted, circa 2000. Italian Artists have realized these pieces with respect of craftsmanship traditions and following original designs developed in Venice for “Commedia dell'Arte” during the late 17th century.
The coated papier mâché faces...
Category
20th Century Italian Folk Art Brass Folk Art
Materials
Gold, Brass, Metallic Thread
Large Bertoia Studios 24-Rod 'Star of Sound / B-2482' Copper & Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 24-rod 'Star of Sound B-2482' copper & brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Brass Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
1920s Doctors' Medical Scale Mechanical Stand Up with Weights
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Circa 1920. We offer this antique Industrial stand up doctors' scale. Features height indicator and a movable weights made in solid brass.
Category
1920s American Industrial Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Pressed Brass Eagle, Parade Flag Holder and Bunting Tie Back, ca 1880-1895
Located in York County, PA
Pressed brass eagle, an early parade flag holder & bunting tie-back, an especially attractive example, circa 1880-1895
Pressed brass eagles decorated the interiors of Civil War ve...
Category
Late 19th Century American Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Art Nouveau walking stick, silver guilt knob with leaves, France 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
Art Nouveau walking stick: curved gilded silver knob, depicting leaves in relief. Snakewood shaft. Brass ferrule. France circa 1900.
Category
Early 20th Century French Brass Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Brass
Vintage English Nautical Binnacle in Tall Copper/ Brass and Mahogany Housing, Ty
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...
Category
Early 20th Century English Industrial Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Trafalgar Chess Set by A. Andreucci
Located in Milan, IT
Featuring an elegant and sophisticated chessboard crafted from nubuck and burnished brass, with chess pieces in matt horn and burnished brass, the Trafalgar Chess Set, designed by A. Andreucci is a spectacular piece to display in a formal lounge...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$10,183 / item
Louis Vuitton Trunk, 1940s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Custom vintage Louis Vuitton trunk from the 1940s. Stunning display piece with irregular shape/opening. Perfect for storing papers, books o...
Category
1940s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Tibetan Gau Box Silver Turquoise pendant necklace
Located in London, GB
Ga`u Box necklace with silver with Turquoise inlay with coral and turquoise beads
All Tibet/ Himalaya mid 20th century
Category
Mid-19th Century Tibetan Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Leather Doctors Bag, 1940s France
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Substantial cowhide bag with brass hardware and closure. Used a travel bag for physicians to play tools and prescriptions in. Perfect as a purse or for tra...
Category
1940s American Colonial Revival Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
English Shipwright's or Carpenter's Sash Fillister Plane by Atkin and Sons
Located in Austin, TX
A fine English shipwright's or carpenter's sash fillister or plough plane, c.1900, of finely patinated beech wood and brass by Atkin and Sons, Sheffield Works, Birmingham
Marked A &...
Category
Early 1900s English Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
MIKE MATAS - Vintage Folk Art Whale Carving on Stand - Signed - Canada - C. 1980
Located in Chatham, ON
MIKE MATAS - Vintage folk art hand-carved pine model of a whale - mounted by two brass pins to the base - finished with a semi-gloss varnish - signed and dated - possibly from the ea...
Category
Mid-20th Century Canadian Folk Art Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Large Hand Sewn American Flag with 48 Stars c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT
A large hand sewn American flag made with 48 hand sewn stars and stripes with brass grommets to hang.
CREATOR Valley Forge Flag Co.
DATE OF MANUFACTURE c.1940-1950....
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique 18th C Delft Manganese Tile Stand in Brass frame with bun feet, Ca 1760
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
This is an 18th Century Delft tile mounted in a brass surround with little bun feet, to be used as a stand.
The tile is 18th Century Dutch Delft , Circa 1760 , made of earthenware a...
Category
18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Wood and Brass Antique 19th Century Middle Eastern Camel Seat Saddle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique, 19th century Asian Middle Eastern collector two person wooden camel saddle with ornate brass mountings and iron reinforcements.
19th Century Midd...
Category
Late 19th Century Egyptian Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
Bertoia Sonambient Tabletop Sound Sculpture
By Val Bertoia
Located in Toronto, CA
In the late 1950s, Italian artist, sculptor, and furniture designer Harry Bertoia had a revelation. By stretching, bending, and moving metal, his sculptures could create sound. He called them Sonambient and over the next decade he created thousands, each one unique. Late in the 1970s, Harry and his son Val together made Bertoia Sound Sculptures...
Category
1970s American Post-Modern Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Vintage Louis Vuitton Steamer Bag
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Classic vintage Louis Vuitton steamer bag. Large, oversized bag, perfect for weekend trips. LV monogram print with saddle leather and bra...
Category
1970s French Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$11,500 / item
Italian Copper And Brass brazier Mid-Century, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Italian copper and brass brazier Mid-Century, 1950s
Found in a country villa in the Sicilian hinterland.
Good condition.
Category
1950s Italian Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Chinese Double Dragon Wedding Banquet Headdress Crown on Wooden Display Bust
Located in Studio City, CA
This an exquisite and spectacular piece. One of our favorites. Quite rare. We have not seen anything quite like it.
Likely worn at one time by a bride in a Chinese wedding ceremon...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Solid Bronze 44 Figurines African Cameroon Bronze Figurative Throne Chair
Located in Rockaway, NJ
This decorative bronze chair consists of 44 full-figure sculptures. It is made in a style that consciously references pieces from Benin Cameroon West African cultures.
Category
20th Century Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Large Copper and Brass Ship's Port Lantern Light by Meteorite Birmingham England
By Meteorite
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Large early 20th Century Antique British solid copper and brass nautical Port signal lantern/lamp with Fresnel lens. With maker's badge from English fir...
Category
Early 20th Century English Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Mexican Copper Brass and Abalone Grasshopper Centerpiece Sculpture
Located in New York, NY
Hand-wrought circa 1960s copper and brass grasshopper centerpiece sculpture with abalone inlay eyes and legs. Signed underneath, COBRE MEXICO.
Also ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Danish 18th Century Brass And Wood Nutcracker
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Danish 18th Century brass and wood nutcracker.
Category
Mid-18th Century Danish Baroque Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Currency Bracelet/Manilla, Gurma People, Burkina Faso, Early 20th C
Located in Aramits, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
Early 20th-century brass currency bracelet / Manilla in horseshoe form with fixed opening. Hand-stamped and shaped graphical motives and the ti...
Category
Early 20th Century Burkinabe Tribal Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Sacred Heritage and Craftsmanship
Located in Ixelles, BE
Ethiopian Procession Cross: A Sacred Heritage and Craftsmanship.
Structure and Composition: This finely crafted Ethiopian procession cross is rich in iconographic detail. Constructed from metal, likely bronze or brass, it features a complex structure with several decorative elements.
- Central Part:
• Madonna and Child: At the heart of the cross is a depiction of the Virgin Mary holding the Child Jesus. This central image is framed within a circle adorned with openwork motifs and small inlays that appear to be precious stones or colored glass pieces.
Arms of the Cross:
• Angelic Musicians: Each lateral arm of the cross features an angelic musician, playing instruments and depicted in a flying position. The angels are finely detailed, with spread wings and carefully sculpted garments.
• Cherub: At the apex of the cross, a cherub is depicted, a celestial being with multiple wings and surrounded by cloud-like motifs.
• Bird Motifs: The lower extremities of the cross are adorned with bird motifs, likely doves, symbolizing peace and the Holy Spirit, placed within openwork circles.
Base and Handle:
• Engraved Base: The base of the cross, which serves as a handle, is also richly engraved with floral and geometric motifs, providing a sturdy and decorative grip for processions.
History of Ethiopian Procession Crosses
Origins and Evolution: Ethiopian procession crosses have a long history, dating back to the introduction of Christianity to Ethiopia in the 4th century under King Ezana. Influenced by Coptic and Byzantine traditions, these crosses evolved to adopt a distinctive style unique to Ethiopia.
- Characteristics:
• Style and Iconography: Ethiopian crosses...
Category
19th Century Ethiopian Primitive Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass U.S. Navy Ship's Binnacle
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass battleship binnacle with gimballed compass. Iron compensating balls are mounted to brackets. Quite heavy. from the US Navy. Torpedo base. Great polish job.
Overall dim...
Category
1940s Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Yoruba Edan Ogboni Figural Brass Staffs, 2 Pairs
Located in Astoria, NY
Two Pairs of Yoruba Edan Ogboni Figural Brass Staffs, each pair atop a stepped base, together with Segy Gallery documentation. Taller overall: 11.25" H x 5.25" W x 2.25" D. Provenanc...
Category
Late 19th Century Nigerian Tribal Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$1,800 / set
Monumental "Valley Forge" American Flag with 48 Stars, c.1940-1950
Located in San Francisco, CA
About
This is an original monumental American flag made by Valley Forge Co. with 48 stars and stripes and brass grommets.
Creator Valley Forge Co.
Date of manufacture c.1940-1950.
...
Category
Early 20th Century Industrial Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Vintage Pond Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Wooden pond yacht with natural finish and painted white above the waterline. Linen sails, blue deck.
70" long x 11 1/2" wide x 78" ...
Category
Early 20th Century British Folk Art Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Lead
$7,554
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' Copper & Brass Sculpture
Located in Glendale, CA
Large Bertoia Studios 32-Rod 'Sounding Chess / B-2466' copper & brass sculpture. A lyrical and musical sound sculpture with certificate of authenticity signed by Val, the artist and son of the original designer, Harry Bertoia. Hand made at the original Bertoia...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Brass Folk Art
Materials
Silver, Brass, Copper
Hand-Engraved Gilded Vase "India" – Elegant Vintage Decor - 2Y85
Located in Bordeaux, FR
Condition: Good condition overall. The base has some minor imperfections (see photos).
Material: Brass with a hand-engraved design and gold finish.
Design: Hand-engraved intricate pa...
Category
20th Century French Empire Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$288 Sale Price
75% Off
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....
Category
1920s American Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild
Located in London, GB
Mid-19th Century Sicilian Marionette Knight with Sheild
A mid to late 19th Century hand carved Sicilian marionette knight puppet/marionette. Still wearing all in brass armour and si...
Category
1880s Italian Folk Art Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Kota Reliquary Figure Gabon, Christies Provenance
Located in Sharon, CT
Kota Reliquary of classic form. Brass and iron over wood. On an old base, with an old number label. Ex Estate of Willliam Kohler, Christies NY 'Important Tribal Art' Nov 20 1997.
Category
1890s Gabonese Primitive Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper, Iron
Vintage Khorasan Style Bird Incense Burner in Brass
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A 1970s interpretation of a 17th century Bird/chicken incense burner from the region of Khorasan in Afganistan. It stands peculiar yet proud. Its ma...
Category
1970s Afghan Khorassan Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$512 Sale Price
25% Off
African Gabon Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Bwete Reliquary Guardian Figure Sculpture
Located in Studio City, CA
A truly fantastic, engaging, and uniquely made African Kota Mahongwe Hongwe Reliquary Guardian Figure/ Sculpture made by the Kota (Bakota) pe...
Category
Mid-20th Century Gabonese Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Handmade Ceramic Accessories Grasshopper Green
Located in Lisbon, PT
These handmade decorative accessories combine the traditional Portuguese ceramic and glazing techniques in a modern approach of shapes and color, as they bring such brightness and jo...
Category
2010s Portuguese Modern Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$1,046 / set
Black Painted Gustavian Chest of 3 Drawers, Sweden Early 19th Century
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Swedish Gustavian 1840s Black Painted and Carved Three-Drawer Chest With Faux Marble Top.
Category
Early 19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
$2,880 Sale Price
20% Off
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