![Pair of Antique Chinese Hairpins: Pair of antique Chinese hairpins. One could also be an opium spoon with bowl end. See photos. Metal appears to be brass and silver. Domestic shipping $8.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/178077485_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
Asian Brass
![Pair of Antique Chinese Hairpins: Pair of antique Chinese hairpins. One could also be an opium spoon with bowl end. See photos. Metal appears to be brass and silver. Domestic shipping $8.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/178077485_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Early Indonesian Chieftain's Disc Spirit Boat w/ Figure: Southeast Asia, Indonesia, Timor Island, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A chieftain's disc pendant of relatively flat form made from a hammered sheet of nickel brass (also called nickel silver). Th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/332781/179540266_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717794190)
![Old Chinese Brass Seal w Wood Box: Title: Old Chinese Brass Seal w Wood Box Date/Period: After1890 Origin: Chinese Dimension: 75x50x40(mm) 2.95x1.97x1.57(inches) Weight 2.20 lbs/1000g Materials: Brass Reserve: $299.00 Shipping: Domesti](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331479/178779209_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530593)
![Vintage Brass Elephant Trinket Box or Tea Caddy: Vintage brass elephant trinket box or tea caddy. Has moveable ears. Measures 5.75" long by 3.5" high. Domestic shipping $16.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/176944371_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Old Chinese Variable Glaze Jun Kiln Inlay Brass Porcelain Brush Washer: Title: Old Chinese Variable Glaze Jun Kiln Inlay Brass Porcelain Brush Washer Date/Period: After1720 Origin: Chinese Dimension: 220x390(mm) 8.66x15.35(inches) Materials: Brass,Porcelain Reserve: $1,36](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332834/179635265_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718167013)
![Lot of Five Antique Chinese Brass Locks: Lot of five antique Chinese brass locks. 1) 4.25" no key. 2) 3.25" with key. 3) 4.25" with key. 4) 3.25" no key. 5) 2" no key. Domestic shipping $16.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/178077486_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Old Chinese Zitan Wood Inlay Jade & Brass Dragon Phoenix Design Jewellery Box: Title: Old Chinese Zitan Wood Inlay Jade & Brass Dragon Phoenix Design Jewellery Box Date/Period: After1900 Origin: Chinese Dimension: 230 x 80 x 130(mm)9.06 x 3.15 x 5.12(inches) Weight:1.58 lbs/715](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332834/179635320_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718167013)
![Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese Vajra Bell Holder: Antique Qing Dynasty Chinese brass vajra bell holder. Measures 3.5". Domestic shipping $10.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/178077488_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Antique Chinese Hammered Brass Spoon: Antique Chinese hand hammered brass spoon in a teardrop shape. Ca early 18th century. Domestic shipping $6.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/178077487_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Old Chinese Brass Figure & Boat Statue: Title: Old Chinese Brass Figure & Boat Statue Date/Period: After1900 Origin: Chinese Dimension: 235 x 43 x 48(mm) 9.25 x 1.69 x 1.89 (inches) Weight:1.52 lbs/690 g Materials: Brass Reserve: $118.00 Sh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332834/179635325_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718167013)
![Vintage Chinese Brass Figure & Boat Statue: Vintage Chinese Brass Figure & Boat StatueDimension:235 x 43 x 48(mm) 9.25 x 1.69 x 1.89 (inches) Weight:1.52 lbs/690 g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2899/331314/178696327_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717357531)
![Vintage Chinese Brass Horse Seal: Vintage Chinese Brass Horse SealDimension:90 x 45(mm)3.54 x 1.77 (inches) Weight:0.73 lbs/ 330 g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2899/331314/178696256_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717357531)
![Old Chinese Brass Inlay Gem Buddha Statue: Title: Old Chinese Brass Inlay Gem Buddha Statue Date/Period: After1860 Origin: Chinese Dimension: 130 x 190(mm)5.12 x 7.48(inches) Weight:2.15 lbs/976 g Materials: Brass Reserve: $169.00 Shipping: Do](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332834/179635297_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718167013)
![Vintage Chinese Brass Fourtune Lion Seal: Vintage Chinese Brass Fourtune Lion Seal Dimension:95 x 70(mm) 3.74 x 2.75 (inches) Weight: 1.79 lbs/ 813 g](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2899/331314/178696196_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717357531)
![Vintage Solid Brass Turtle Bookend, Desk Decor, Korea 1950s: Vintage solid brass turtle bookend with an inscribed plate on its back, desk accessory, paper weight, door holder, marked "Korea" on the bottom, 1950s. The bookend is 5.3/8" [13.6cm] high, 5" [12.7cm]](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/177515479_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Rare Antique Japanese Samurai TEPPO, a Functional Miniature Matchlock Pistol Netsuke.: Rare Antique Japanese Samurai TEPPO, a Functional Miniature Matchlock Pistol Netsuke. The netsuke is made in the shape of a matchlock pistol. It is composed of different material such as wood, brass,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425094_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Tibetan Bone Prayer Wheel & Wood Phurba Dagger Handle: Central Asia, Tibet, ca. early to mid-20th century CE. A devotional prayer wheel for handheld use, made from bovine or yak bone, enamel, and brass mounted on a wood phurba dagger in the traditional fo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/331947/179233959_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717451666)
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![George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/Sworders-Dec-13-George-III-brass-mortar.jpg)
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 […]
![Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/165738183_1_x.webp)
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 […]
![Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2014/06/2014_0609_b1191_lead.jpg)
Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale
VINELAND, N.J. – There were smiles on many bidders’ faces as they departed Bertoia Auctions’ Spring Toy Break Auction on May 9th and 10th. “It was a terrific sale, and there was a great camaraderie throughout,” said Bertoia Auctions associate Rich Bertoia. “As they headed out the door with their purchases, everybody was chattering about […]
![Furniture Specific: Brass with class](https://www.liveauctioneers.com/news/wp-content/uploads/2012/02/2012_0206_Brass_lead.jpg)
Furniture Specific: Brass with class
In the last few months I have been fortunate enough to attend several high-end antique shows, cover some good auctions and visit a well-known museum with a wonderful collection of 18th- and 19th-century American furniture treasures. And while it is fun to sort of let yourself go and just be amazed at all the great […]