![Ritual axe, Benin, 20th century, bron: Ritual axe, Benin, 20th century, bronze/brass. Figural shaft with relief decoration, l. 55 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331532/178835951_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716986475)
Brass Axes & Hachets
![Ritual axe, Benin, 20th century, bron: Ritual axe, Benin, 20th century, bronze/brass. Figural shaft with relief decoration, l. 55 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331532/178835951_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716986475)
![Bullova 4-Point Axe: Spiked war axe from central India, known as a Bullova from Chota Nagpur. Exotic multi spiked and effective axe from central India, 19th century. Shaft wrapped in multiple sections with brass wire for](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/332532/179346438_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717627095)
![NATIVE AMERICAN PIPE TOMAHAWK WITH BEADED DROP: Iron axe head with wooden shaft. Brass roundels near the axe. Brass wrapped shaft. Beaded drop crafted from brain tanned leather. Shaft measures 24.75 inches. Head measures 10 inches and crafted from](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/368/332633/179411315_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717718201)
![ASSORTED AXE / TOMAHAWK HEADS, LOT OF TWO: ASSORTED AXE / TOMAHAWK HEADS, LOT OF TWO, comprising a brass example and an iron spike example. 18th/19th century. 4 1/8" and 9 1/2" LOA.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179539720_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![Fireman's axe, German Empire around 1900: Fireman's axe, German Empire around 1900with leather pouch and sling, black lacquered wooden Stihl with brass fittings. With signs of age and use, leather hardened. L. approx. 40cmFeuerwehrbeil, Deuts](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7607/332235/179217963_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717438144)
News about Brass Axes & Hachets
![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 […]