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Material: Brass
Refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon
Located in London, GB
2 ¾ inch refractor telescope by François Can, 81 Quai de l'Hôpital, Lyon. Circa 1835. Mounted on a cast iron stand with adjustable height, folding tripod feet, and castors. 2 ¾ inc...
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Mid-19th Century French Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Art Deco Dewoitine Wooden Counters Desk Model Airplane 1930s French
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco Dewoitine Wooden Counters Desk Model Airplane 1930s French. The Dewoitine was a Art Deco 1930s French eight-passenger airliner built by Dewoitine. The Airplane was an all-metal cantilever low-wing monoplane. The pilot and co-pilot were seated side by side in a cabin located forward of the wing leading edge. A radio operator station was located behind the pilots, and it had a passenger cabin for eight passengers. The landing gear had trouser-type fairings on the main gear legs. The aircraft first flew on 11 July 1933 powered by three Hispano-Suiza 9V radial engines...
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Mid-20th Century French Art Deco Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Brass

Set of Six Vintage Miniature Patinated Brass Animal Figurines / Pipe Tampers
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Charming set of six small animal-form tobacco pipe tampers/figurines (ca. 1950s, Austria). Includes a long-billed pelican, stork, giraffe, deer, horse or zebra, and elephant (all but...
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1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

USSR Cold War Era 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972.
Located in Canterbury, England
A superb set of Russian 10 x 80 Large Anti-Aircraft Binoculars, date stamped 1972, manufactured during the Cold War period and originally issued to Soviet forces with outstanding opt...
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1970s Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Aluminum, Brass

God Lamp / Church Chandelier Brass Early 20th Century Sanctuary Lamp Art Nouveau
Located in Ijzendijke, NL
God's Lamp/Church Chandelier brass early 20th century Sanctuary lamp Art Nouveau style Beautiful authentic brass Church chandelier/God's lam...
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Early 20th Century French Gothic Revival Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Mid-Century Lucite, Rattan and Brass Lighter and Box Set
Located in Atlanta, GA
This stunning smoking set features a lighter and a box in crystal clear Lucite with real cane-work or rattan inclusions and was manufactured in the 1970s. The tobacco accessory set c...
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1970s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Mid-Century Brass Crucifix
Located in San Diego, CA
A very nice MCM brass crucifix with Jesus on the cross, circa 1970s. Nice weight and detail; made in Germany. #3511
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Mid-20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

English Victorian Brass Regimental Drums
Located in Queens, NY
2 English Victorian brass and blue painted Regimental drums (PRICED EACH)
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

J Cazalin of France Tripod Library Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Nineteenth century scope with geared focal knob and heavy brass tripod stand. Weight is 24 pounds. 23" H x 55" L.
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1880s French Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Authentic Massive Brass Ashtray and Extinguisher by Carl Auböck
Located in Vienna, AT
In this listing you will find an extremely rare brass ashtray or pipe holder designed by Carl Auböck in 1948. It features beautiful and elegant lines, part of the exquisite craftsman...
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Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

20th Century English Scale
Located in Atlanta, GA
This 20th-century English scale is a captivating piece of industrial design and functional history. Crafted from cast iron with a sturdy base and a brass beam, this scale embodies du...
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20th Century English Industrial Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel, Iron

Ships Wheel by Simpson Lawrence of England
Located in Norwell, MA
Six spoke ships wheel by Simpson Lawrence of England. Varnished wood frame with inlaid brass trim rings and brass hub cap. Cap has Simpson Lawrence and their company logo on the hub....
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1930s European Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Monumental floor standing brass Butcher scale
Located in Cheshire, GB
A large set of floor standing brass balance scales and graduated weights with bullhead terminal above the circular column, to the platform base with fourteen graduated compartments f...
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Early 20th Century British Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass by American Maker. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its or...
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1940s Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Dollond of London Telescope on Tripod
Located in Norwell, MA
Wood barreled table top library telescope by Dollond of London. With long tapered wood barrel. Sturdy brass tripod with tapered pillar and mounting plate. Geared focal tube with two ...
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1960s European Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

England 1900 Victorian Large Army Officer Travel Chest in Leather and Bronze
Located in Miami, FL
A British military officer chest. Exceptional rectangular British military officer's travel trunk chest, superbly rebuilt and refurbished in beautifully patinated antique leather ...
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Early 1900s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Famille Verte Porcelain Opium Lamp, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
By the 18th century, opium use had become as central to Chinese social life as taking tea or smoking tobacco, fostering a subculture rich with its own customs, traditions, and exquis...
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

United State Navy Ships Binnacle Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Immense three-hundred-pound ships binnacle compass with highly polished and lacquered finish. With maker’s plate from Lionel Corp. With the rarely fou...
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1940s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Key Ring with Attached Piece of Bone
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A Polished piece of bone with a brass key ring attached. This piece is unusual and wonderful all at the same time. Animal Bones Bring with them good energy and protection. Bones i...
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20th Century Organic Modern Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Rolling Parallel Rule, English, Brass, Scientific Instrument, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique rolling parallel rule. An English, brass scientific instrument to aid navigation, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910. Attractive period instrument withi...
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Early 20th Century British Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Green Jade Cabbage on Brass Base by Studio Maison Nurita
Located in Toronto, ON
This charming, unusual Antique Chinese Carved Jade Cabbage is part of a pair and sold individually. Jade is a symbol of serenity and purity, signifying wisdom and tranquility. Jade c...
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Early 20th Century Asian Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Jade, Brass

Antique Turkmen Asyk Pendant with Carnelian
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Classic larger Turkmen pendant with inset Carnelian on the traditional Heart form backplate with fine swirl details to the border. The Pendant with silver content material has a tubu...
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1920s Tribal Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Carnelian, Metal, Brass

Mid Century Brass Globe Cigarette Holder & Ashtray Office Desk Accessory Caddy
Located in San Diego, CA
Brass figural globe cigarette holder and ashtray caddy, circa 1950s. Would make a great office desk accessory. Wonderful midcentury design. Nic...
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Mid-20th Century Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Late Century Bronze Brass Glass & Copper Edison Steampunk Industrial Table Lamp
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
1970s Explosion proof passage way light reclaimed from a super tanker modified to function as a table or desk lamp. The light itself is made from bronze, brass and has a tempered ...
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1970s German Industrial Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

Vintage Copper and Brass Plated Racing Car Trophy c.1940-1970
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A vintage brass and copper plated racing car loving cup trophy mounted on tiered solid Walnut base. Shown with life size hand model for scale. CREATOR Unknown. DATE...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

19th C. English Carved Mahogany Jewelry Box in the Form of a Miniature Dresser
Located in New Orleans, LA
A very unusual and handsome English carved mahogany Gentlemens jewelry box in the form of a miniature dresser, the upper section with an upward slidi...
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1870s English Late Victorian Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Ships Wheel that is Six Feet Round
Located in Norwell, MA
Very large ships wheel with polished brass outer ring and large brass hub. This is a twelve spoke giant of a wheel. Great old oiled finish. Very heav...
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1920s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1970s Japanese XL Stainless Steel, Cast Brass & Glass Search Light Pendant
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
Extra large stainless steel searchlight ceiling lights. Originally a marine searchlight converted into ceiling pendant light fixtures. Originally manufactured in Japan c1970 profe...
Category

1970s Japanese Industrial Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Stainless Steel

Ships Engine Order Telegraph with Polish Commands
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships engine order bridge telegraph. This is an American ships telegraph that has been fitted with faceplates with ships commands in Polish language for forward and aster...
Category

1950s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage 5 Draw Brass Telescope
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Vintage brass 5 draw extendable hand telescope. Comes with original cap to cover glass end and brass eyepiece cover that slides in and out of place. Unusually long telescope at just ...
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1970s American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Cased Drawing Set Length of Longest Tool
Located in Buchanan, MI
An 19th century English cased drawing set length of longest tool. Measures: 6 1/4 inches.
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19th Century English Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Cornish Pixie Gong, English, Brass, Oak, Dinner Chime, Victorian, C.1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Cornish Pixie gong. An English, brass and oak dinner chime, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Charming gong raised b...
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Late 19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Art Nouveau Flacon in Mother of Pearl Scent Gilt Pendent, France
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Charming Mother of Pearl chatelaine perfume scent or snuff bottle. Very intricate details including a butterfly on the base. Wonderful piece to add to a collection of these desirable...
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Premium Ships Binnacle by Whyte Thomson & Co’s
Located in Norwell, MA
Absolutely rare and beautiful ships binnacle by Sir William Thomson of Glasgow. With a substantial varnished base. Polished and lacquered mushroom style hood and compass cowl. Very rare dry card compass...
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1860s European Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of American Brass Double Stacked Maritime Beacons Mounted on Bases. C. 1880
By Lovell Manufacturing Company
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American brass double stacked maritime beacons with carrying handles, makers stamps, original red and blue 360 degree Fresnel lenses, and mount...
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1880s American American Craftsman Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Victorian Art Nouveau Gibson Girl Portrait Pin Girl Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Original late Victorian Gibson girl portrait pin captures the iconic elegance of the Art Nouveau eras. The finely detailed brooch features a young woman with up-swept hair and delica...
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1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1960s Mughal Style Indian Brass Cigarette Holder / Trinket Box
Located in New York, NY
Indian brass lidded cigarette holder / trinket box, with hand engraved Mughal floral designs all around. Completely hand wrought piece with exquisite detail. Hand crafted in India, c...
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Mid-20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Floor Standing Telescope by Piet G. Meesters
Located in Vlimmeren, BE
This beautiful floor standing telescope, 60mm f/15 NEDOPTIFA, dates from the 1930s and was made by Piet G. Meesters. One of the most famous Dutch amateur astronomers of the last cent...
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1930s Dutch Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

Rare Limited Edition of 12 Vase Alpha by Ettore Sottsass
Located in Barcelona, Barcelona
Twenty-seven woods for a Chinese artificial flower vase alpha by Ettore Sottsass, edited by Design Gallery Milano, 1995. Limited edition of 12 signed and numbered pieces, number 7 / 12. This piece has also been produced as a limited edition with a total of only 12 units. In good original condition, with minor wear consistent with age and use, preserving a beautiful patina. Ettore Sottsass (14 September 1917-31 December 2007) was an Italian architect and designer of the late 20th century. His body of designs included furniture, jewelry, glass, lighting and office machine design. Sottsass was born on 14 September 1917 in Innsbruck, Austria, and grew up in Milan, where his father was an architect. In 1956, Ettore Sottsass began working as a design consultant for Olivetti, designing office equipment...
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1990s European Modern Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Midcentury ashtray designed by Gabriella Crespi, Italy
Located in Piacenza, Italy
Ashtray designed by Gabriella Crespi Shell and brass ashtray by Gabriella Crespi. Recorded by Archivio Gabriella Crespi, Milan. Signed. Italy 1970s
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1970s Italian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Quality antique Ww1 trench art brass empty shell case
Located in Ipswich, GB
Quality antique WW1 trench art brass empty shell case having a quality WW1 trench art empty shell case with beautiful decoration with leaves and a crest wi...
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Early 20th Century Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

French Second Empire Carabiniers Cuirass
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A 19th century French breast and back plate or cuirass, the steel and brass breast plate with the star burst and French eagle. Original leather still beneath the shoulder straps and ...
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19th Century French Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Brass Sailboat Tensioner Winch with Lever Handle
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass sailing yacht winch with a geared hub and lever handle. This unit has been highly polished and lacquered. Very nice maritime décor or put it back to work. Weight: 5 l...
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1980s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Brass aneroid table and wall barometer England late 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Brass aneroid or holosteric barometer, table and wall-mounted, late 19th-century English manufacture. Good condition, signs of use fully functional. Measurements cm 5x12.5 - 1.9x4....
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Late 19th Century Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Solid Brass Deck Cowl from a Boat by Perko
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass deck vent from a yacht with a maker's badge from Perkins Marine Lamp and Hardware Corporation, Miami, Florida. Highly polished and lacquered. The cowl has a ten-inch diam...
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1960s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Weber Costello 30" Floor Globe 1914-1924
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Lucky to find a 30" globe in this condition. The best that Weber Constello ever put out.
Category

20th Century American American Craftsman Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

John Demott Brutalist Mid-Century Torch Cut Metal Clipper Ship Boat Sculpture
Located in Chattanooga, TN
Mid Century era torch cut metal sculpture by John DeMott. The Brutalist style clipper ship has gold, copper and bronze colors to the metal. The stone base appears to be onyx. DeMott’...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Stone, Metal, Brass

Solid Brass 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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1910s European Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Brass Tray Holder by Charles Hollis Jones
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Solid brass tray holder made in the 1970's and in excellent condition. The piece is shows well and can be polished if needed. This is part of the Ball line produced for Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

WISE & GREENWOOD Pre-Dunhill 1923 Art Deco Unique C Lift Arm Petrol Lighter
By William Greenwood & Sons, Alfred Dunhill
Located in Miami, FL
Pre-Dunhill Unique-C size petrol lighter designed by Wise & Greenwood. The silversmiths workshop of Wise & Greenwood was the London-based maker of lighters very well known for their...
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1970s English Art Deco Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Brass

Early 19th Century Austrian Hiking Staff
Located in Chicago, IL
This one-of-a-kind Austrian hiking staff has been handcrafted from solid oak. Oak is a relatively lightweight yet sturdy material, which lends itself perf...
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Early 19th Century Austrian Folk Art Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Silver, Brass

Trench Art Vase Dated 1918-19
Located in Fulton, CA
Extraordinary example of WWl Trench Art. Historical significance as this vase is signed by the soldier that crafted it, "Lieutenant Thorburn" including regiment "62nd Reg" and date "1918-19". Also inscribed A. E. F. The AEF helped the French Army on the Western Front during the Aisne Offensive (at the Battle of Château-Thierry and Battle of Belleau Wood...
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Early 20th Century American Folk Art Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Sunshine Recorder by Casella of London
Located in London, GB
A Campbell–Stokes sunshine recorder, attributed to Casella & Co, circa 1910.   Mounted on a later wooden display plinth. Marked with serial number...
Category

Early 20th Century English Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Brass and Lucite Magazine Holder by Charles Hollis Jone
Located in Palm Springs, CA
1970’s Magazine holder by renowned American designer Charles Hollis Jone. Constructed of clear lucite and polish brass. We also have a chrome one in a different listing. It’s in ...
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1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Large Kodak Folding No. 3A Camera with Mahogany Inlay c.1910
Located in San Francisco, CA
ABOUT A large Eastman Kodak No. 3A folding camera with red bellows and Mahogany inlay. The body is wrapped in leather with chrome and brass accents. The camera folds to 2.5 inches. ...
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Early 20th Century Industrial Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass, Chrome

American Brass Telegraph Mounted on Circular Mahogany Base Bendix NY, Circa 1930
By Bendix Corporation
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass ship's double engine order telegraph mounted on circular mahogany base. E. O. T. has been electrified and has a faint bell ring when changing positions. Bendix Corpor...
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1930s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Wire

Ships Wheel on Pedestal by American Engineering Company
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass six spoke ships wheel on pedestal. Very heavy piece, the head is engraved AE Steering Gear, American Engineering Company, Philadelphia U.S.A. with rudder indicator arrow ...
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1920s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Napoleon lll Style Wood Marble Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a Napoleon lll Style Scale. It depicts a rectangular wood case with brown marble top. There is one “X” shaped holder at each side of the mar...
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Early 20th Century Unknown Napoleon III Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique 20th Century Edwardian Large Brass Magnifying Glass c.1905
Located in Royal Tunbridge Wells, Kent
Antique early 20th Century Edwardian English oak and brass magnifying glass. A practical desk or household accessory, ideal for reading. CONDITION In Great Condition - Wear expected...
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20th Century British Other Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

German Luxury Liner Ship Model in Glass Case
Located in Queens, NY
Ship model of German luxury liner with red and black painted hull in glass case with oak base and brass trim (KROMPRINSCESSIN CECILIE) att. Fleischmann T...
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20th Century Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

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