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Material: Brass
American 19th Century Handcrafted “CHERUBS" Aesthetic Walnut Serving Cabinet
Located in South Burlington, VT
Aesthetic walnut serving cabinet, “Cherubs”, with 20 finely incised inlaid panels
This is an original and beautiful handcrafted and hand incised wa...
Category
Late 19th Century American Aesthetic Movement Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
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...
Category
1830s American American Empire Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
1930s Oversized Folk Art Wooden Gavel
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Unique and large commemorative gavel given to Fred G. Fraser as Chef de Chemin de Fer in 1938 by the Promenade Nationale General Committee in Los Angeles, CA (a...
Category
1930s American Folk Art Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Ivory handle walking stick depicting a dog’s head, England 1890.
Located in Milan, IT
Walking stick: carved ivory knob depicting a dog's head with an open mouth. Eyes in glass paste. Brass ring. Bamboo wood shaft. Brass ferrule. England circa 1890.
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Category
Late 19th Century English Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
21st Century Olimpia Round Bathroom Set Handmade in Italy in Artic Leather
By Pinetti
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Olimpia, in all its beauty.
Our small tray, together with a soap dispenser and a toothbrush holder. A complete set with all the bathroom essentials presented here in a round shape...
Category
2010s Italian Modern Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Mahogany and Brass Skylight Ship Binnacle, T.S. & J.D. Negus NY, Circa 1860
Located in Charleston, SC
American mahogany and brass skylight ship binnacle. T.S. and J.D. Negus company was established in 1848 in New York City. They were makers of fine scientific instruments, circa 1848-1900. This highly desirable and maritime instrument is made of carved mahogany with a brass and glass skylight...
Category
1860s American American Empire Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
Chenet en forme de lion surmontant un écusson bronze
Located in Cantù, IT
Chenet en forme de lion surmontant un écusson bronze
Category
1970s Baroque Revival Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Miguel Berrocal, "Homage to Arcimboldo," 1976-1979 exh. 870/1000
Located in Rivoli, IT
Beautiful puzzle sculpture signed by Miguel Berrocal (Spain 1933-2005).This three-dimensional puzzle is entitled "Homage To Arcimboldo," the 16th-century Italian painter.
This scul...
Category
1970s Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Set of Two Moroccan Antique Tribal Powder Case Flasks
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Antique Moroccan Decorative Bottle. Destined to be a conversation piece no matter where you place it, this is another of those rare items you'll only find at Mosaik.
Moroccan Antique...
Category
1920s Moroccan Folk Art Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Tin
System walking stick with thimble holder function, USA 1900.
Located in Milan, IT
System walking stick, flamed fruit wood barrel, with 925/1000 sterling silver knob and band, acting as a container for a sewing thimble. Brass tip. United...
Category
Early 20th Century American Brass Folk Art
Materials
Sterling Silver, Brass
Scandinavian 18th Century Brass Nutcracker with Wooden Handles
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Late 18th century brass nutcracker, probably from Denmark.
The brass cracker top glows and is balanced by the brass ends with petite ball tips. Strong warm wooden handles are the p...
Category
Late 18th Century Scandinavian Baroque Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Copper Ships Masthead Lantern On Base
Located in Norwell, MA
High quality solid copper and brass trimmed masthead lantern. With maker's badge from Tung Woo Masthead and Serial No. M123. Thick Fresnel lens, hinged top ve...
Category
1920s English Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
16/1700s Brass Mortar and Pestle, France, Primitive Antique, Patina
Located in Skien, NO
Antique French Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, Hand Cast Brass / Bronze, 17th / 18th Century.
This rare primitive mortar and pestle, handcraft...
Category
18th Century French Country Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Bronze
19th Century Compass by Robert Merrill
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century compass by Robert Merrill, dry compass card mounted to timber box on a gimbal. Sliding lid top. Box is painted blue. Dimensions: 8" compass diameter. Measures: 10" L x 1...
Category
Late 19th Century North American Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Amata Benedict, Kali Divine
Located in London, GB
2022
Porcelain and brass candlestick with wooden base
H34 x W30 x D17 cm
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Batak Spiral Silver Earring 'Padung'
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
These large spiral brass earrings, crafted from a single thick brass wire are called 'Padung', a type of earring worn by the Batak Karo Tribe from northern Sumatra, Indonesia. This l...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Silver
Mid Century Hollywood Regency Brass Parrot on Perch Sculptural Wall Mirror
Located in San Diego, CA
Stylish and whimsy, this sculptural wall mirror will add style and fun to your décor. Ideal for that unique touch of style in those unexpected areas of your home. Bohemian and glamou...
Category
1970s Indian Hollywood Regency Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Boule Ball With Circle Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Boule Ball Brass Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Boule Ball With Star Decor And C, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Indian Brass Plaque of Shiva as 4-Armed Virabhadra, 18th-19th Century
Located in Miami Beach, FL
This striking brass plaque depicts Virabhadra, a personification of the god Shiva, created by him to fight in his quarrel with Daksha. Here with 4 arms and hands, Virabhadra holds a ...
Category
19th Century Indian Tribal Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Merriman Brothers Yacht Pulley
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnished and polished yacht pulley with smooth wood finish and polished steel with brass sheave. Weight is half a pound. X-130
Category
1920s Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Steel
Antique Boule Ball "6", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Boule Ball "D F", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Antique Boule Ball "C" With Star Decor, Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Oversized Advertising Store Display Scissors
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Brass oversized scissors
probably used for advertising and or store display.
These will add interest to any room, wall, hair salon or fashion fashi...
Category
1960s American Folk Art Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Jerome "Jerry" & Evelyn Ackerman Victorian Shoe Corset Button Hook or Hook & Eye
Located in Studio City, CA
An interesting piece acquired directly from the estate of Jerome and Evelyn Ackerman (please see photo from their home studio wall of the couple working on their pottery early in their careers).
The Ackermans began their career in design primarily in ceramics in the early 1950s. After finishing at Alfred University, Jerome worked at the Jenev Design Studio developing ceramic molds...
Category
Early 20th Century Arts and Crafts Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Arabian Middle Eastern Dallah Moorish Coffee Pot
Located in North Hollywood, CA
19th century Middle Eastern traditional Arabian tinned copper and brass Dallah coffee pot.
Moorish Coffee pot hand-hammered copper with riveted brass fi...
Category
Late 19th Century Omani Islamic Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Copper
Akan Ceremonial Brass Bronze Lidded Container with Figures Ghana Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Fine repousse and cut sheet brass or bronze lidded treasure box from the Akan people of Ghana, West Africa, 20th century. Images include human figures, sandals, swords, and animals. ...
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Hammered Brass Folk Art Modernist Floor Lamp
Located in San Mateo, CA
Amateur craftsman made modernist floor lamp. The lamp is a little arts and crafts, art deco and machine age combined. A great imaginative form, the lamp is made of found brass pieces...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Folk Art Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
19thC Nautical Six Spoke Solid Brass Yacht Steering Wheel. American, Circa 1870
Located in Incline Village, NV
This 19th century American solid brass ship steering wheel was, more than likely, from a yacht. Fishing and commercial boats were more inclin...
Category
1870s American Folk Art Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Antique Boule Ball "J P", Pétanque, 1880s, France, Craftsmanship
Located in Greven, DE
Beautiful, unique Boule ball, France, late 19th Century.
In the 19th century, the manufacture of boules balls underwent significant development in France as the game of boules, part...
Category
Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Metal, Brass
Articulated Artist Dummy, France, 1920
Located in Milan, IT
An articulated mannequin of a small-sized painter, with a metaphysical face.
The mannequin is made of carved oak wood. The support is in brass and the base,
made out of fruit woo...
Category
1920s French Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Ships Telegraph with Portuguese Commands
Located in Norwell, MA
Splendid ships engine order telegraph that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. The faceplate commands are in Portuguese. The inside has been illuminated by us to make the f...
Category
1910s Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
An articulated artist dummy, France 1920.
Located in Milan, IT
An articulated mannequin of a small-sized painter, with a metaphysical face. The mannequin is made of carved and ebonized fruit wood. The support is in brass and the base, also made ...
Category
Early 20th Century French Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
19th Century Boxed Ships Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
19th century ships compass set into a dovetailed box with sliding lid. Brass bowl compass with gimbaled. Weight is 9 pounds.
Category
1890s Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Carved Wood Sternboard from Captain's Gig On "Terpsichore"
Located in Norwell, MA
Captain's gig sternboard hardwood with rope carved border and brass lettering "Terpsichore Sandefjord" Norway. Great old sternboard from the Captain's gig from the Terpsichore. Circa...
Category
1850s Norwegian Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
19th Century Firedogs, Andirons, Enthroned Figure, Cast Iron, 35 cm
Located in Greven, DE
Wonderful pair of andirons with throned figure.
France, late 19th century.
Solid iron in good condition according to its age.
Firedogs are used as a holder for firewood in a firepla...
Category
Late 19th Century French Victorian Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
“La Paloma” Artwork Panel by Alvar Sunol, circa 1960
Located in Saint ouen, FR
“La Paloma” artwork panel by Alvar Sunol - Circa 1960
Brass plaque on wood
Signed
Measures: 60x60cm.
Category
1960s European Art Deco Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Scottish Arts and Crafts Brass Mirror
Located in Greenwich, CT
A Scottish Arts & Crafts rectangular brass mirror decorated with a hand-hammered celtic weave surrounded by simulated rope borders. Retaining original beveled plate glass. circa 1900.
Category
Early 1900s Scottish Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Nias Tribe 'Nifatali-tali' Hand-Woven Wire Necklace, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Nifatali-tali' necklace is a type of necklace worn by the people of Northern Nias Island, North Sumatra. This necklace is equally worn by men and w...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Ghidini 1961 Mirror with Little Vase in Brass by Elisa Giovanni
Located in Villa Carcina, IT
Mirror with decor and brass frame. A classic Renaissance monofora is the form that inspired the mirror. The arc is defined by brass profile rounded at the bottom, just like on a wind...
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Italian Modern Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Late 19th Century Binnacle Pascall Atkey
Located in Norwell, MA
English yacht binnacle by Pascall Atkey of Cowes. Round, varnished mahogany base with brass feet. Hood is solid brass with side burner housing. Compass inside reads "Pascall Atkey & ...
Category
19th Century Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Ship's Engine Order Telegraph by Charles Cory and Son of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's engine order telegraph with faceplates from Charles Cory and Son Patentees, New York. Smaller size than most, meticulously polished and lacquered.
Overall Dime...
Category
1920s American Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Sturdy Yacht Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Small boat or yacht wheel of maple and brass. Wheel is fitted with a shaft and rudder pulley. Very decorative and authentic maritime relic. Circa 1920. Mea...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Nias Tribe 'Nifatali-tali' Hand-Woven Wire Necklace, Indonesia c. 1900
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Nifatali-tali' necklace is a type of necklace worn by the people of Northern Nias Island, North Sumatra. This necklace is equally worn by men and w...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Akan Ceremonial Brass Bronze Plate With Mudfish and Adinkra Symbols Ghana Africa
Located in Point Richmond, CA
Finely worked Akan ceremonial brass plate with hammered designs of a mudfish in center and Adinkra symbols in rim. With wear, some holes in bottom.
Field collected in Ghana in 2002....
Category
Early 20th Century Ghanaian Tribal Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Articulated mannequin made with the percussion hammers of a piano Italy 1940
Located in Milan, IT
A one of a kind, small articulated mannequin, made with the percussion hammers of
a pianoforte. The metaphisically shaped feet and face, are made from dampers: these are wooden blo...
Category
Mid-20th Century Italian Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Folk Art Painted Document Box 19th Century American
Located in Hudson, NY
A spectacular and fine, painted and stenciled, pine documentbox. The original blue paint having turned a dark green over time with the varnished finish, typical of Boston pieces. Yo...
Category
Early 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Rare Brass Maritime Signal Horn
Located in Norwell, MA
Signal Horn From Stone Bridge Connecting Tiverton and Portsmouth Rhode Island. Rare signal horn of a exceptional length and with awesome performance...
Category
1910s North American Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Ships Binnacle by Kevin Hughes
Located in Norwell, MA
Large British Ships Binnacle with brass hood, brass compensating ball brackets, brass nameplate, and gimbaled compass, from John Lilley of North Shields Eng...
Category
1940s Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Pair of Antique English Solid Brass "Reindeer" Chimney Ornaments on Oak Stands..
Located in North Salem, NY
A wonderful unique pair of old solid brass Reindeer chimney ornaments on Oak stands from England. Circa 1860.
Category
Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Marine Beacon Light
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass double lens maritime beacon with fresnel lenses. Highly polished and lacquered brass and mounted to a thick wood base wit...
Category
1940s Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Polished Steel Ships Onion Lantern
Located in Norwell, MA
Ship's polished and lacquered onion lantern with protective brass bars, ruby red lens, new socket and wired for home display.
Overall dimensions: Weight...
Category
1920s Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Steel
Teke Ibia Ax From The Teke Tribe, Dr Congo Brazzaville 19th Century Mfinu Laali
Located in Leuven, BE
An exceptional and very rare prestige ibia axe DR Congo/Brazzaville of the Teke /Mfinu and Laali people.
Axes like these type belonged to the Teke chiefs / Kings
A museum quality and...
Category
Mid-19th Century Congolese Antique Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass, Iron
American Mission Brass Smoking Set
Located in Queens, NY
American Mission brass smoking set decorated with Native American Indian portrait masks (comprised of tray, humidor, 2 recepticals with liner...
Category
20th Century American Mission Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
Complete Set of Pink Cloth Napkins and Faux Bamboo Brass Place Setting Set of 4
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
Make hosting and entertaining easy, with a vintage British Colonial style place setting. Over a year in the making, we’ve sourced hundreds of table settings from all over the globe and paired our favorites in a set. (See our other listings for more beauties in an array of different colors, styles and place settings from 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 and 16.)
This set features a faux bamboo brass charger from India. It does have a slight patina to it, which makes it look even more storied. We’ve had these custom cloth napkins created just for this set. We’ve brought over this fabulous pink block print fabric from India and created 4 16” x 16” cloth dinner napkins...
Category
20th Century Indian British Colonial Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
1958 Brass "Not Under Command" Ship's Anchor Lantern by Nippon Sento Co. LTD
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ship's anchor lantern with glass Fresnel lens. Wired with electricity. Japanese maker's badge from by Nippon Sento Co. LTD, Tokyo, Japan, dated 1958. Meticulously polishe...
Category
1950s Japanese Vintage Brass Folk Art
Materials
Brass
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