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Material: Brass
Art Nouveau Celestial Nymph Female Cameo Brass Brooch
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Art Nouveau Brass pin and pendant showcase a female cameo of a celestial nymph. The intricate design features delicate detailing, capturing the beauty of its feminine silhouette with...
Category
Early 1900s American Art Nouveau Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Chinese Coral & Malachite Inlaid Brass Snuff Bottle, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
A mixture of finely powdered tobacco, herbs, and spices, snuff was introduced to China in the 17th century by Western diplomats. Initially reserved for ranking members of Qing-dynast...
Category
Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Coral, Malachite, Brass
Early Racing Car Model, Indianapolis Type, Brass and Wood, Automobilia
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Fantastic vintage racing car, the Indianapolis type. Very nice done. Handmade. Perfect for any Automobilia, or Car Mascot - Hood Ornament collector. Very good conditions. Just got a ...
Category
Early 20th Century American Art Deco Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Leonard Bernstein's Edison Award, 1968
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Leonard Bernstein's Edison Award, 1968,
Last photograph is Leonard Bernstein receiving this Edison Classical Music Award in 1968
The Leonard Bernstein Edison Award, received in 1968...
Category
20th Century European Modern Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Marble, Brass, Bronze
Antique Heavy Solid Brass Nautical Styled Round Cage Light
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique brass nautical styled light is unsigned, except for some markings on the lens, but presumed to have originated from Germany and date to approximately 1920 and done in the period Art Deco style. The housing and cage are composed of heavy solid brass with a molded glass lens and brass bolts and wing nuts that secure the cage to the housing. We presume this is a bulkhead light...
Category
Early 19th Century German Art Deco Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Yacht Binnacle by Negus of New York
Located in Norwell, MA
Magnificent Yacht Binnacle by American Ships chandler Negus of New York. Meticulously polished and lacquered brasses on this nautical relic. The gimballe...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory, Italy 1830.
Located in Milan, IT
Miniature with female subject, watercolor on ivory.
The frame, in waxed fruit wood, is square in shape with a circle inside. The circle is bordered by a gilt brass decoration which f...
Category
Mid-19th Century Italian Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Hollywood Regency Early 20th Century Page Turner or Letter Opener Horn and Brass
Located in Haarlem, NL
Very large and decorative Hollywood Regency 1920s page turner or letter opener made by hand out of a curl goat Horn and brass.
On the brass it reads: AER
But the some letters are h...
Category
Early 20th Century European Hollywood Regency Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Pair of American Nautical Polished Steel and Brass Ship Lanterns, NY C. 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
Pair of American Nautical port & starboard polished steel and brass ship lanterns with the original red and blue Fresnel lenses, flanking vented dome finials, exterior protective cag...
Category
1880s American American Empire Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Steel, Wire
Antique Wood & Brass Pill Roller from a Pharmacy Apothecary
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Antique Wood & Brass Pill Roller from a Pharmacy Apothecary
This is an antique apothecary pill rolling machine, a brass chemist's countertop instrum...
Category
1880s Victorian Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Collection of 9 Folky English Victorian Brass Shoe and Boot Mantel Ornaments
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A collection of 9 brass shoe mantel ornaments.
Each in the form of a lady's boot or shoe.
Some with applied buttons and etched decorations.
Most ...
Category
19th Century American Victorian Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
German Late Renaissance Pfaffe Piano Carved Mock Roll Top Fall Barley Twist Legs
Located in Leeds, GB
German late Renaissance style, 1896, Julius Pfaffe upright piano for sale with a walnut case and burr walnut panels. Cabinet features a front openwork panel of turned spindles that acts as a sound box...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Small Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Tiny 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...
Category
1940s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship 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...
Category
1920s European Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Middle-Eastern Brass & Bronze Temple Shrine Architectural Element Lamp
Located in Forney, TX
A magnificent, rare and unique Middle Eastern temple architectural shrine element, three lamp, possibly a fireplace overmantle, richly decorated, ...
Category
Mid-20th Century Asian Other Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Brass Boat Compass in Varnished Wood Box
Located in Norwell, MA
Classic early twentieth century boat compass. The gimballed compass has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This classic marine instrument is fitted to its original hardwood bo...
Category
1950s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Chinese Travel Opium Lamp, c. 1900
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...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
A souvenir paperweight for the yacht ‘Rainbow’ by Herreshoff
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
A souvenir paperweight for the yacht ‘Rainbow’ by Herreshoff. This solid brass desk paperweight is of rectangular form with a ship’s cleat in the centre. It is incised with the tex...
Category
1930s American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
18th Century Gregorian Brass Telescope By Springer Of Bristol
Located in Lincolnshire, GB
A fine 3" Gregorian telescope by Springer of Bristol, although signed this model is very similar to examples we have had by George Adams and could have been made by him for Springer ...
Category
18th Century English Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Chinese Hanging Opium Scale in Wooden Case
Located in Chicago, IL
This curious keepsake is a hanging opium scale with brass pans, used to measure opium and other goods by weight. The scale is held in a wooden case that folds to a half-moon shape an...
Category
20th Century Chinese 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...
Category
1890s American Art Nouveau Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique Victorian Magnifying Glass, Mother of Pearl, 18k Gold Filled, ca. 1890
Located in Petaluma, CA
This magnifying glass is top of the line. The body is mother of pearl with segments of 18k gold filled decorations. There is a small marking on the body that reads "18GF. 18K Gold ...
Category
Late 19th Century American Late Victorian Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Gold, Brass
Art Deco 1940´s Desk Fighter Airplane Model
Located in Buenos Aires, Olivos
Art Deco 1940´s Desk Fighter Airplane Model
Model airplane mounted on a wooden globe stand. The airplane is made of metal and is depicted in flight with its propeller at the front. T...
Category
Mid-20th Century American Art Deco Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Aluminum, Brass
Antique Italian Holy Water Font with Brass Relief and Candle Holders
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A gorgeous antique Italian holy water font created from wood and brass. The back of the font features brass decorations depicting the stations of the cross. At the center, Christ's c...
Category
20th Century Italian Classical Roman Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Chinese White Brass Opium Lamp Tweezers, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A pair of white brass tweezers once used to advance the wick of an opium lamp. The antique tweezers are simply shaped and feature a bell-shaped scrape...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
1970's rotating replogle world globe
Located in Los Angeles, CA
An elegant world globe by Paul Mc Cobb, the brass patina is much nicer in person
Category
1970s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Ship Captains Telescope
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships spyglass telescope appropriate for use on a yacht, ship, or anywhere with a view. Nice smaller size. This has been meticulously polished and lacquered. We just restored a great...
Category
1930s European Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Victorian Brass Courtesy Counter Top Bell, Beehive Brass Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Victorian brass courtesy counter top bell, beehive brass bell
Made in the style of a beehive solid brass, good and ready to use with a high pitched di...
Category
Late 19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
One of a Kind Italian Pair Deco Modern Art Lamps with Cast Brass Carnival Masks
Located in New York, NY
1980s vintage Italian pair of very rare lamps, entirely handmade in cast polished brass, uniquely decorated with carnival masks in different sizes, each different from the other, rai...
Category
1980s Italian Folk Art Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Metal
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...
Category
20th Century British Other 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...
Category
20th Century English Industrial Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Stainless Steel, Iron
20th century French Vintage Brass Flower Ashtray, 1960s
Located in LEGNY, FR
very nice brass ashtray in the shape of a flower dating from the 60s.
Open or in bud, this pretty flower offers 6 removable petals which form as many small individual ashtrays.
Deco...
Category
1960s French Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
American Ships Binnacle Circa 1940
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships Binnacle compass with teak base, brass hood, compass, clinometer, and chart tube. Compass is engraved U.S. Navy Bureau of Ships, the Lionel Corporation, 1941. 53x33x19 H-L-Deep
Category
1940s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Library Telescope from the collection of Thierry Despont
Located in New York, NY
This remarkable telescope came from the personal collection of Thierry Despont (1948 - 2023). While best known for his architectural practice—which played integral roles in the resto...
Category
20th Century English Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Nias 'Kalabubu' Coconut & Brass Headhunter Necklace
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This 'Kalabubu' necklace, also known as the 'head-hunter' necklace made out of coconut and brass is the most important ornament for the men of Southern Nias Island, North Sumatra...
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Tribal Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Pair of Steampunk Brass Industrial Architectural Pressure Gauges
Located in Philadelphia, PA
A super cool pair vintage General Electric pressure gauges. Each brass and glass gauge houses an aluminum faced dial marked for the General Electric Co.
Perfect for a steam punk set...
Category
Early 20th Century American Steampunk Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Double Barel Victorian Brass Tripod Telescope London 1915
Located in Sofia, BG
20th Century large antique double barel Victorian brass telescope raised on a foldable wooden tripod made in London in 1915.
Very good original condition.
Category
Early 20th Century English Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
18th Century French Louis XVI Marquetry Secretaire or Desk
Located in Winter Park, FL
An 18th century French Louis XVI marquetry secretaire, or secretary desk with bookcase. Beautifully made with book matched veneer of mahogany and fine inlay of walnut and mahogany. I...
Category
Late 18th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Old Brass Ships Dinner Hand Bell A Great piece made in solid brass
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Old Brass Ships Dinner Hand Bell
A Great piece, the bell is made in solid brass with the unusual addition of a riveted decoration and it has a beautiful teak turned handle
The be...
Category
19th Century Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Petite Chinese Opium Tool Charm, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with a single brass spoon. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set such as this was used for a variety of...
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Antique stereoscopic table for brothels, Germany, late 19th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Antique stereoscopic table viewer used in brothels, to view erotic images printed on paper for a fee. This device consists of a parallelepiped in fruit wood painted black, with the s...
Category
Late 19th Century German Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Metal, Brass
Modernist "Crucifixion” Wall Plaque by Talleres Monastico, Benedictine Monks
Located in San Diego, CA
A very cool modernist ebonized wood and mixed metals (sterling, brass & copper) "Crucifixion" plaque / wall sculpture by Talleres Monasticos - work...
Category
Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Copper, Sterling Silver, Brass
English 19th Century Brass Herbalist Scale with Central Column and Lyre Motif
Located in Atlanta, GA
An English brass herbalist scale from the 19th century, with column and lyre details, mounted on a wooden base. Used to measure herbs, this exquisite scale features a brass structure...
Category
19th Century English Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Copper Carl Auböck Standing Ashtray Vienna 1950
Located in Vienna, AT
Mid-Century Modern vintage brass and copper standing ashtray, which was designed by Carl Auböck and manufactured by Workshop Carl Auböck, Vien...
Category
Mid-20th Century Austrian Mid-Century Modern Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Copper
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 ...
Category
1920s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Vintage United States Post Office Department Enamel Advertising Sign
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This vintage metal sign has no maker's marks, but presumed to have originated from the United States and dates to approximately 1976 and done in a ...
Category
Mid-20th Century American American Colonial Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Cut Steel
Solid Brass Ships Porthole Mounted to a Table
Located in Norwell, MA
Very nice solid brass ships porthole that has been meticulously polished and lacquered and mounted to a counter height table. This table is suitab...
Category
1940s Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
English Mahogany Stick Barometer Signed T. Taylor London
Located in Savannah, GA
Stick Barometer signed T. Taylor London featuring mahogany case with bone plinth, inlay and knob. Broken arch pediment above a flush-glass door, enclosing register plate and thermometer. Fully restored and calibrated by Julian Gibbard, Harpers Ferry...
Category
Early 1800s English George III Antique 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...
Category
20th Century Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Solid Brass Highly Polished Ships Porthole
Located in Norwell, MA
Highly polished ships porthole of solid brass with lacquer finish. Fitted with glass. This is by John Roby Limited of Rainhill. Roby produced portholes for the grand liner including ...
Category
1930s European Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Wall Hanging Brass Door Bell
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Wall hanging brass door bell.
This bell is on a hinged brass bracket and comes complete with hand clapper, it is in very good condition, it is very ...
Category
Early 20th Century Victorian Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Cane Cigarette Box #3656 by Carl Auböck II, 1950s
Located in London, GB
A walnut cigarette box with chrome-plated brass sides and cane wrapped lid.
Designed by Carl Auböck II during the 1950s, cane, wood, and brass elements combine to create this beaut...
Category
1950s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass, Chrome
Antique Ottoman Inkwell Qalamdan and Pen Case in Brass, Turkey
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Antique Turkish Brass Pencil Case Qalamdan and Inkwell From The Ottoman Empire
The interior of the brass case is divided into compartments to ho...
Category
Mid-19th Century Turkish Folk Art Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
English Brass & Leather Hand Held Telescope
Located in Queens, NY
English (19th Century) brass and leather hand held telescope
Category
19th Century British Victorian Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Portable Chess and Checker Board with Pullout Storage Drawers
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A beautifully Chess Board (could be used for checkers, not included) carved with Dragons around the perimeter. There are two drawers that hold each sides chess pieces. The board has ...
Category
20th Century Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Brutalist 50s Brass Ashtray
Located in Linkebeek, BE
Brutalist 50s Brass Ashtray
Vide Poche - Ashtray - Hollywood Regency
Measures : Ø 17cm H:4,5cm
Material: Brass
Category
20th Century Brutalist Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Massive Solid Brass Ships Wheel
Located in Norwell, MA
Brass ships wheel that has been meticulously polished and lacquered. Five spokes with ten handles. Stunning piece, five feet in diameter. Awesome mari...
Category
1920s European Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
Chinese White Brass Opium Tool Set, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
A small Chinese chatelaine tool set strung with petite wire charms and two brass spoons. Suspended from one's clothing at the shoulder, back, or waist, a tool set such as this was us...
Category
Early 1900s Chinese Qing Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Brass
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