![A 16th Century Important Signature Japanese Wakazashi Samurai Sword, Not Katana: A fine Japanese late 1500s signed Bizen Nori Mitsu, possible the first/second generation, out of the wood work, interesting fittings, brass chased dragon, namban tsuba incased brass, wooden handle, bl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646098_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
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![A 16th Century Important Signature Japanese Wakazashi Samurai Sword, Not Katana: A fine Japanese late 1500s signed Bizen Nori Mitsu, possible the first/second generation, out of the wood work, interesting fittings, brass chased dragon, namban tsuba incased brass, wooden handle, bl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646098_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![A 19th Century Early 20th Century Japanese Tanto Samurai Sword Beautiful Hamon Temper, Signed: A beautiful signed, Kane Take, hand-forged Tanto with a Gunome temper, no nicks, original, outstanding polish, munei, including a kozuka knife, kozuka blade is signed, handle needs repair, needs mekug](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646093_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Antique Chinese Low Table Middle Eastern Tray: Antique Chinese Carved Low Table With Middle Eastern Chased Brass Tray. 16.5 inches L x 12.25 W x 10.5 H. Some loss to one corner as shown.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255739_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Vintage Chinese Wedding Cabinet With shelves and Drawers: Vintage Chinese Wedding cabinet with shelves and drawers.The cabinet has a very nice finish and brass hardware. Measurements: 61 inches high x 33 inches wide x 19.75 inches deep. All items are sold as](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/329394/178608870_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716593986)
![Betel Nut Cutter: Betel nut cutter in the form of a praying devotee. India. Brass. H: 6.75" (17.2 cm). 19th to 20th century.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7760/330451/178256174_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716610115)
![A Vintage Chinese Jewelry Box with Brass Fittings: 12.1/2 in. (31.8 cm.) high, 7.7/8 in. (20 cm.) wide, 5.7/8 in. (14.9 cm.) deep.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646333_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Chinese Cloisonne Duck Figures + Dragon Incense Burners: East Asia, China, Qing Dynasty to Republic period, ca. late 19th to mid-20th century CE. A collection of vintage enamel and cloisonne gilt brass statues and vessels: duck figurines, lidded jars, and p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179540250_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717794190)
![Signed Japanese Brass Sword Guard Tsuba: Signed Japanese Brass Sword Guard Tsuba decorated with waves on one side. 3 inches H x 2.75 W.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255805_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![OLD CHINESE ANTIQUE PURE COPPER SNUFF BOTTLE: THIS ITEM H: 2.6 in/6.5 cm W: 1.5 in/4 cm D: 0.2 in/0.5 cm W: 31 g. FEATURES 1. Made in pure brass. 2. Old.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828461_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715988797)
![RARE CHINESE ANTIQUE HANDMADE BRASS BOWL MING XUAN DE: THIS ITEM H: 2.7 inch/6.5 cm W: 7.5 in/19 cm D: 7.5 in/19 cm Weight: FEATURES 1. Hand carved dragons and phenoxies. 2. Marked DA MING XUAN DE NIAN ZHI 3. DA MING XUAN DE: 1426—1435. 4. The bowel wa](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828514_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715873452)
![RARE LARGE CHINESE BRASS PLATE MING DYNASTY XUAN DE: THIS ITEM W: 13 in/33 cm D: 13 in/33 cm. FEATURES 1. Hand carved 2. Marked DA MING XUAN DE NIAN ZHI. 3. DA MING XUAN DE NIAN: 1426-1435. 4. Old.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828489_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715873452)
![Indian Naga Brass Trophy Head Necklace: South Asia, India, Naga peoples, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A wearable necklace constructed with red-orange glass beads and a central brass headhunter's pendant. The pendant, depicting a severe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179540238_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717794190)
![Good Chinese Cloisonne Enamel on Brass Snuff Bottle: Good Chinese Cloisonne Enamel on Brass Snuff Bottle Signed on the underside. The tapered oval body with raised enamel foliage, each side set with a seed pearl centering a blossom, conforming cap with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177474370_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Tessellated Stone & Brass Dining Table by Maitland Smith: Stunning dining table in tessellated stone and brass inlay by Maitland Smith. The table has a beautiful shape, great architectural lines and is in good vintage condition. Measurements: 72 inches wide](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/329394/178058216_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716172712)
![Monumental Coffee Table in Tessellated Stone & Brass by Karl Springer, Signed: Monumental coffee table in tessellated stone and brass inlay designed by Karl Springer. The table has a rectangular shape with a brass inlay on block legs. The table is signed to the underside. Measur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3967/329394/178051725_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716832321)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS CLOISONNE ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE: THIS ITEM H:3.3 in/8.5 cm W: 2.2 in/5.5 cm D: 1.3 in/3.5 cm Weight: 80 g FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI:1736-1796. 2.Hand painted. 3. Old.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828601_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715989500)
![Antique English / Japanese Brass Dinner Gong Set: Antique English Brass Dinner Gong Stand with Japanese Gong. Gong stand measures 16 inches H x 12.5 W x 5 deep.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255790_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE PAIR OF MANDARIN DUCK BRASS SNUFF BOTTLE: THIS ITEM H: 3 in/7.5 cm W: 2.8 in/7 cm D: 1.5 in/3.8 cm Weight: 86 g FEATUREA 1. Hand painted Mandarin ducks, lotus, and water. 2. The pictures symbolize love. 3. Old.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828654_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715991821)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE HAND PAINTED BIRDS AND FLOWERS QIAN LONG MARK: THIS ITEM H: 2.8 in/7 cm W: 1.8 in/4.5 cm D: 0.9 in/2.5 cm Weight: 69 g. FEATURES 1. Hand painted birds, flowers and more. 2. The bottle is in a noble royal color. 3 Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI (The pe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828441_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715988460)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE WITH FISHES QIAN LONG NARK: THIS ITEM H: 2.9 in/ cm W: 1.7 in/4.2 cm D: 0.6 in/1.7 cm Weight: 75 g FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI. QIAN LONG NIAN: 1736-1796. 2. Hand painted lotus and fishes. According to homonym, the pic](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828656_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715991490)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS SNUFF BOTTLE MARKED QIAN LONG: THIS ITEM H: 2.8 in/7 cm W: .8 in/4.5 cm D: 0.8 in/2 cm Weight: 103 g. FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI (QIANLONGNIAN? 1736-1796). 2. Hand painted birds and flowers. 3. The picture metaphorically](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828649_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715991982)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE BUDDHA IMAGE: THIS ITEM H: 2.8 in/7 cm W: 1.8 in/4 cm D: 0.8 in/1.8 cm Weight: 72 g. FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI. 2. Hand painted Guan Yin (the Sanskrit Avalokitasvara) statue on the lotus follower. 3. Th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828591_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715989463)
![PARE OF CHINESE DRAGON PHOENIX SNUFF BOTTLES QIAN LONG MARK: THIS ITEM H: 3 in/7.5 cm W: 2.3 in/6 cm D: 1 in/2.5 cm Weight: 65 g. FEATURES 1. Hand painted lucky clouds and dragons. 2. Marked Qian Long Nian Zhi (1736-1796). 3. Symbolizes great futures.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828458_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715988735)
![PAIR OF CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE QIAN LONG MARK: THIS ITEM H: 2.8 in/7 cm W: 1.7 in/4.5 cm D: 0.6 in/1.7 cm Weight: 72 g/each FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI. QIAN LONG NIAN: 1736-1796. 2. Hand painted cranes, representing longevity; kingfishe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828658_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715991403)
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George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights
George III Brass Mortar by Jan Verbruggen, $77,975 STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, U.K. – Sending the old year out with a bang, a George III brass mortar by Jan Verbruggen hammered for £49,000 and sold for £61,250 ($77,975) with buyer’s premium at Sworders on December 13. The rare example of British military ordnance from the time of the American Revolutionary War was estimated […]
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Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K
HILLSBOROUGH, N.C. — Estimated at $5,000-$10,000, a 14th-century candlestick made during the classical period of Mamluk artistic production hammered for $100,000 and sold for $125,000 with buyer’s premium at Leland Little on December 1. The 9in high silver-inlaid brass candlestick was likely used in court ceremonies or celebrations to honor the reigning potentate — either […]
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Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale
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Furniture Specific: Brass with class
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