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Material: Brass
Sculptural ashtray/catchall in the style of Matégot and Georges Jouve
Located in North Miami, FL
This French ashtray stand with brass body and metal base, has an original black ceramic bowl with a few flea bite chips.
Category

1950s French Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Yacht Or Boat Binnacle Compass by Polaris
Located in Norwell, MA
Boat compass in binnacle with hinged lid, sidelight, brass hook, etc. Very fine condition. Gimballed compass is by Polaris. Great piece. Overall dimensions: 11"H x 7"D x 8"L. 5 po...
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1890s American Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

18th Century, German or Dutch Pipehead
Located in Copenhagen, K
Fantastic wood and brass pipe.
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18th Century and Earlier Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Highest Quality Engine Order Telegraph by Bendix
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships engine order telegraph by Bendix of Brooklyn New York. This bridge telegraph has been meticulously polished and lacquered. This one also has brass face plates which...
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1940s American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

BENEY 1940 Art Deco Penge Model Petrol Pocket Lighter In Chromed Steel
Located in Miami, FL
Petrol pocket lighter designed by Robert Ernest Beney. This is an unusual petrol pocket lighter, created in London England by the Beney company back in the 1940. This lighter is the Penge semiautomatic model and has been crafted with modernist art deco patterns in solid chromed steel with engine turned geometric designs. The lighter is in near mint condition with very little trace of use. This lighter is a treasure from the past, that embodies the elegance and style of its era, making it a must-have for collectors and enthusiasts alike. Brand & Model: Beney, Penge Mechanism: Petrol, push button semi-automatic. Material: Chrome, steel and brass. Year: 1940-1946. Weight: 49.5 Grams, (31.75 Dwt). Measurements: 53 mm by 40 mm by 10 mm (2.09 x 1.58 x 0.39 Inches). Hallmarks: The lighter is stamped at the base with British marks and signed in full, "BENEY PENGE MODEL MADE IN ENGLAND". The Beney Company The Beney Company was founded by Robert Ernest Beney in 1918, who invented and sold the first Beney mechanical lighter in 1919, three years prior to Dunhill. Beney also designed an automatic mechanism for Dunhill's hunting horn lighter...
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1940s English Art Deco Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel, Chrome

Microscope cloth counting glass by Casartelli
Located in London, GB
Microscope cloth counting glass by J. Casartelli & Son of Manchester. Circa 1910. In original black leather case with satin and velvet lining. Marked: J. CASARTELLI & SON SALFORD.6...
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Early 20th Century English Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pedestal Binnacle by Kelvin Bottomley and Baird LTD
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships Bridge Binnacle by Kelvin Bottomley Baird Limited of Glasgow and London. The entire Binnacle has been meticulously polished and lacquered. The gimballed compass is engraved 027...
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1930s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Nautical Brass Port & Starboard Sconce or Table Lights with Fresnel Lens
Located in Nantucket, MA
A fabulous pair of nautical and marine port and starboard brass running lights from a decommissioned ship. These were originally wall/side mounted and can be used that way as a scon...
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Mid-20th Century Mid-Century Modern Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Polished Ship’s Taffrail Spinner Logs
Located in Norwell, MA
Vintage ship’s speed and distance taffrail log spinners. One is hallmarked Negus, MILF, New York, and the letter “S”. the second brass spinner has a blade...
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1940s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Hand Hammered Polished Brass Woman's Belt Buckle 1970's Boho Style
Located in San Diego, CA
Beautiful Brutalist style hand hammered solid brass woman's belt buckle, circa 1970s, we polished the piece look striking.
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20th Century American Brutalist Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Six Spoke Ships Wheel from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Varnish wood ships wheel with substantial brass hub and brass trim ring around hub and brass trim around the circumference. Varnish finish on wood.
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1920s American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Two Solid Brass Taffrail Spinners with Couplings
Located in Norwell, MA
Pair of solid brass ships taffrail spinners with rope and coupling. With original ropes in fact, look at images. Incredible weaving and serving. These have been highly polished and l...
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1950s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

1940s Copper+Brass Ships Starboard Lantern Wartime Merchant Vintage Cabin Light
Located in Hyattsville, MD
Rare to be presented in unmolested and unpolished condition. No electric light source, would need this to be added. A large C.P.G. & Sons STARBOARD copper and brass ships lantern ...
Category

1940s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Vintage Pulley by Merriman of Boston
Located in Norwell, MA
Double sheave yacht pulley with ash case and tobin bronze pins, two polished and lacquered pins and steel "Side sister Hooks". Awesome restoration of this ...
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1930s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Leather & Brass Humidor #3617 by Carl Auböck II, 1940s
Located in London, GB
A leather-clad, brass-lidded humidor, designed by Carl Aubock II during the 1950s. The combination of brass and leather is typical of the designs by the second-generation Carl Aubö...
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1940s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Regency Mahogany Apprentice Chest
Located in Shipston-On-Stour, GB
A small Regency mahogany table top apprentice or collectors chest. The top drawer is an arrangement of four smaller ones, with further drawers below and brass knobs. The top has a re...
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1820s English Regency Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Double Bronze/Brass Apothecary Scale
Located in Guaynabo, PR
This is a gilt bronze/brass double apothecary scale. It depicts an upside down bronze Corinthian column that holds two different set of balance brass ...
Category

20th Century Unknown Neoclassical Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Marble, Bronze, Brass

Carl Auböck Lighter, Austria 1960s
Located in Berlin, DE
Carl Auböck Lighter, Austria 1960s.
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1960s Austrian Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

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. #3510
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

20th Century Terrestrial Globe by Peter J. Oestergaard
By Peter J. Oestergaard
Located in Madrid, ES
Early 20th century antique traditional Columbus earth globe, brass frame, papier mâché sphere and turned, ebonized wooden base. Gezeichnet & Hergestellt Peter J. Oestergaard.
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Early 20th Century German Mid-Century Modern Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

2nd Place Texas State Brass Trophy Cup 1957
Located in Oklahoma City, OK
A tall brass metal trophy from the Texas State Exchange Clubs. This Trophy features a figural woman with wings atop a trophy cup with handles. She holds a...
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Metal, Brass

Solid Brass Ships Nautical Miles Gauge
Located in Norwell, MA
Made in England by Thomas Walker and Son LTD Birmingham. Triple dial, anchor logo, nautical miles, and per mile and hundred miles gauges. Great piece of n...
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1970s Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Engine Order Telegraph from a Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass ships engine order telegraph. This style has often used on yachts and tugboats. Showing astern and ahead commands showing slow, half and full. Varnished wood handle with ...
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1910s American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Ships Engine Order Telegraph
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships bridge telegraph with highly polished brass head and printed iron base top of unit has brass plates from Donkin and Company, New Castle on the TYNE, rings well. Ships commands ...
Category

1950s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century French Belle Époque Ladies Purses with Brass Chain Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
This elegant pair of antique French purses, crafted circa 1880, captures the delicate refinement of the Belle Époque period. Both are fashioned from fine black fabric and beautifully...
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Large Mid-Century Era Brass Plated Christian Church Cross or Crucifix
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This large brass plated cross is unsigned, but presumed to have originated from Italy and dating to approximately 1970 and done in the period Mid-Cen...
Category

Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Canvas Deepsea Divers Belt
Located in Norwell, MA
Divers belt with lead weights. Mid twentieth century divers belt with four attached lead weights and heavy straps. Belting is heavy canvas. Lead weights are attached with brass, bras...
Category

1970s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Lead

1880's Russian Rifle Bayonet Pendant Chandelier, Steel, Copper, Brass & Bronze
Located in Leicester, Leicestershire
These chandeliers are exclusive to Loomlight design and are built to order using rifle bayonets from late 19th century Mosin-Nagant military rifle develo...
Category

1890s European Late Victorian Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Brass Ashcroft Ships Revolution Counter
Located in Norwell, MA
Ships Revolution Counter by Ashcroft Mfg. Co New York. 8 inch face inscribed New York Ship building Co. Camden, N.J. USA. Nickel plated over brass with n...
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1920s American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Pair of Vintage Brass and Copper Trench Art Bookends
Located in San Jose, CA
Pair of mid century trench art bookends in copper circa 1950's. Features a rustic hammered texture and bullet casing in patinated brass. The perfect accessory to organize your books or library and pairs well with industrial modern and Scandinavian decor.
Category

1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Stamp Seal With Noble Blazon Coat Of Arms, 18th century
Located in Bilzen, BE
An important noble 18th century wax seal in wrought iron and brass, old patina, height 4 cm, surface of the stamp 3.2 x 3.4 cm
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18th Century French Louis XV Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Sailboat Yacht Ships Ashtray Match Striker Manhattan Brass Co NYC
Located in Hyattsville, MD
A rare 19th Century Yachts Match-Striker Ashtray by the Manhattan Brass Company of New York City. Stamped M.B. Co. New York. The weight is 2 lbs 9...
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1880s American American Colonial Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Beautiful Copper and Brass vintage Necklace by Ken Beldin made in Mexico
Located in Mexico, DF
Beautiful necklace handmade by Ken Beldin in Mexico around the 1950s. Simple, whimsical design made with simple materials: hammered copper and brass attached with two simple S-shaped...
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Mid-20th Century Mexican Mid-Century Modern Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Copper

Brass Yacht Binnacle From the 19th Century
Located in Norwell, MA
Very fine antique boat compass fitted to a polished brass case. The binnacle is fitted to a carved wood base with rope border. Fitted with an atta...
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1890s North American Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

21st Century Leather Olimpia Round Bathroom Set Made in Italy
Located in Bagnatica, Lombardia
Olimpia, in all its beauty. A complete set with all the bathroom essentials: A round soap dispenser, a toothbrush holder and a cotton pad holder to...
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2010s Italian Modern Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Dutch Brass Menorah, Late 19th Century (1880-1890)
Located in New York, NY
This striking brass menorah, crafted in the Netherlands during the late 19th century, exemplifies a blend of artistic craftsmanship and symbolic meaning. Measuring approximately 20 i...
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Late 19th Century Dutch Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

French Rally Cast Iron Trophy Car by Artist Rodolphe Mariotti
Located in Miami, FL
A fine quality and delightfully heavy sculpted iron motoring trophy car. Automobile depicted is circa 1920s. Collectible and Commemorative of the ‘Rally U.C.O.L. Challenge - Driver...
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20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Iron

19th Century Chinese Apothecary Balance Scale Stand
Located in Rio Vista, CA
Large Chinese carved wood apothecary balance scale with stand and storage drawer cabinet. It features beautiful carved fretwork on the top and sides...
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19th Century Chinese Ming Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Large Parchment and Brass Pipe Shaped Box by Aldo Tura for Macabo, Italy, 1950s
Located in Milan, IT
Pipe shaped box by Aldo Tura for Macabo. Parchment covered piece with brass and ash wood details
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1950s Italian Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

A military cap snuffbox, Paris, France beginning of 20th century
Located in Milan, IT
Snuffbox in white metal, brass and fabric, depicting a military cap with visor. This French snuffbox was made in the early 19th century. Hallmarks (E. D. Paris), France circa 1915.
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Early 20th Century French Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Rare Yacht Binnacle with Compass
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass gimballed boat compass fitted to a hinge front wood binnacle. Brasses include carry handle, side light, brass hooks, etc. Circa 1920. Overall Dimensions: 7"H x 7" L x ...
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1920s American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Scandinavian Modern Wooden Viking Figurine
Located in Vienna, AT
Hardwood vintage toy Viking from the 1950 attributed to Kay Bojesen.
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1950s Danish Scandinavian Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Menorah After Gio Ponte
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Adorn your space with this striking Vintage Mid-Century Modern Brass Menorah, a sculptural masterpiece reflecting the sophisticated lines and architectural elegance reminiscent of Gi...
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Mid-20th Century Italian Hollywood Regency Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

A precision brass scale, France 1880.
Located in Milan, IT
Precision scale made out on brass. France circa 1880.
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Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

19th century Papier Mache Table Top Hinged Screen Butterfly and Bird Motif
Located in Savannah, GA
Unusual small size papier mache tabletop screen featuring hand painted flowers, a colorful bird and butterfly. Three brass hinged panels. Half round s...
Category

1860s English Aesthetic Movement Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Impressive Collection of 82 Antique English Bridle Rosettes
Located in Bridgeport, CT
These English equestrian bridle mounts and pins range in various subjects and motifs including dogs, equestrian, floral arrangements, nautical and monarchy. Note: Four are solid bras...
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Early 20th Century British British Colonial Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique English Spring Balance Scale Made by Salter 100 Years Old, Custom Stand
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English spring balance scale made by "Salter Co." on custom made stand, 100 years old. (shown at left in group photo) Me...
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Early 20th Century English Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Diving Pump With Copper Tank
Located in Norwell, MA
Copper and brass ocean divers auxiliary fresh air pump. With wood T handle, brass spigot with lever handle. Steel pad feet. Highly polished and lacquered. 27"Hx18"Wx11"Dia 14lbs.
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1940s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Nautical Air Cowls From A Yacht
Located in Norwell, MA
Solid brass marine air intake cowls from a yacht or large speedboat. Great nautical relic. Outer flange is pierced with mounting holes as are the bases. Very large in size. 12"T x 7"...
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1950s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Brass Ships Navigators Rolling Rule of Enormous Size
Located in Norwell, MA
Monumental nautical rolling rule in very good condition. Highly polished. Smooth wheels and gears. Finger knobs are present. This is a big, heavy instrument. Circa 1930. 18 lbs. 36'H...
Category

1930s North American Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Antique Civil War Era Leg Brace or Splint with Metal, Brass & Wood Construction
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
This antique Civil War era primitive leg brace or splint is unsigned, but presumed to have been made in the United States in circa 1860. The brac...
Category

Mid-19th Century American Primitive Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Cut Steel

English Antique George II Mahogany Stick Barometer by Polti of Exeter
By C. Polti
Located in Devon, GB
A rare George II period mahogany stick barometer with finely carved cistern cover and surround to partly conceal the mercury tube. Most unusually the signed register plate is made of...
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Mid-18th Century English George II Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Swiss Brass Lift Arm Tabletop Lighter By Brilux for Dunhill
Located in Van Nuys, CA
Circa 1950 Made in Switzerland made by Brilux and distributed by Dunhill. Beautifully made brass lighter with spring lift arm flint mechanism where the spring is contained in a shaft...
Category

1950s Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Clitograph level by Jules Lefebvre, Paris
Located in London, GB
Clitograph level by Jules Lefebvre, Paris, France, circa 1870. Rare tripod mounted model. With original tripod and case. Steel frame marked: NIVEA...
Category

Late 19th Century French Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Antique Victorian Kitchen 40 Pound Scale Cast Iron Balance w/ Ironstone Plate
By Young Son & Marlow
Located in Hyattsville, MD
No chips or cracks to the Stoneware tray. Heavy item about 60 lbs. Seems to be working, but you will need counterweights to use it, that will go on the metal tray. Ironstone stone...
Category

19th Century American High Victorian Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Sea Captains Telescope by G Santi Fils Marseille
Located in Norwell, MA
Early twentieth century telescope. With engraved focal tube "G. Santi. Fils, Marseille". Leather covered barrel. Nice old maritime relic. 3 lbs. 32"W.
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1940s European Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Oxidised Surveyors Level by Reid and Young
Located in Norwich, GB
Oxidised surveyors level by Reid and Young Mounted on a circular base with threaded aperture or tripod mounting with four holding rings. Thirteen an...
Category

1920s British Edwardian Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

Ashtray attributed Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte
Located in Lugo, IT
Glass, brass and leather ashtray attributed to Pietro Chiesa for Fontana Arte Good Condition Similar model on Fontana Arte House of Glass 181 Thank you
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1950s Italian Modern Vintage Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass

American Polished Steel and Brass Single Anchor Lantern, Circa 1880
Located in Charleston, SC
American painted polished steel and brass single ship anchor lantern with original Fresnel lense, hoisting ring, protective cage, and original oil burner. Late 19th century Signed W...
Category

1880s American American Empire Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

Set of Three Victorian Set Squares, C. 1880
Located in High Point, NC
This is a set of three antique shipwright's set squares. The squares are made from rosewood and have brass caps. They are right-angled tools, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1...
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19th Century English Victorian Antique Brass Collectibles and Curiosities

Materials

Brass, Steel

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