Brass
![LARGE BRASS STEAM WHISTLE, IRON BASE, HEAVY,: UNKNOWN WORKING CONDITION, 48" H, 10 1/2" W, 7" DIA. AT BASE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/231/332334/179235867_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717455955)
![AMERICAN CLASSICAL TWO-PART MAHOGANY BANQUET TABLE: AMERICAN CLASSICAL TWO-PART MAHOGANY BANQUET TABLE, each part featuring a D-shaped top with a rectangular hinged leaf to the longest side over a plain apron, each with five turned legs on brass caster](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179539884_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![Unique vintage, two-Bird Automaton, with two singing birds in wooden and glass case, spring wound: Unique vintage, two-Bird Automaton, with two singing birds in wooden and glass case, spring wound with large brass key. Measures 20 1/2 " T x 20" L x 12 " D with bevel glass see through top. In runnin](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/283/332414/179272848_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717891896)
![Loetz Chandelier with Shades: Circa 1900. Nice chandelier with five Loetz shades in colors of yellow ground and green, white drip design. Brass canopy. Approx. Size: 30" in height x 18" in diameter. Condition: Good.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3930/331908/179098758_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717272238)
![ELNATHAN TABER (ROXBURY, MASSACHUSETTS, 1768-1854) INLAID MAHOGANY TALL CASE CLOCK: ELNATHAN TABER (ROXBURY, MASSACHUSETTS, 1768-1854) INLAID MAHOGANY TALL CASE CLOCK, eight-day brass weight-driven movement with a false plate marked "OSBORNE", painted sheet-iron d](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179539914_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![Alexander Wilson George III Mahogany Verge Bracket Clock: 18th century, gilt brass chapter ring with Roman numerals and signed "Alex Wilson London", with blued hands, set in mahogany case with pierced fretwork atop fabric backing, hinged front and back doors](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/33/332679/179460751_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770478)
![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)
![WWII NAZI GERMAN HITLER YOUTH TRUMPET HJ BDM WW2: A brass trumpet that measures approximately 80.5cm long from the mouthpiece to the bell with the bell measuring approximately 15cm in diameter. The trumpet has shows the expected age & use. The trumpe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179357534_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717696977)
![WWI US M1918 TRENCH KNIFE LF&C W/ SCABBARD WW1: Excellent Condition Model 1918 "Knuckle Duster" Trench knife with solid brass handle made by Landers, Frary, and Clark and so marked "L. F. & C." on the handle and on the scabbard. Features spiked knu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179274556_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![WWII NAZI GERMAN WATER POLICE PROTECTION DAGGER: German Water Police Protection Dagger by Eickhorn. This has solid brass hilt fittings which show excellent detail. The blue leather handle exhibits minimal wear. The brass plated scabbard is the light](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179274704_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![WW1 & WWII POLISH MEDAL AND UNIFORM LOT WWI WW2: WWII Polish Military items to include 1)†WWII Polish Air Forces RAF Flying Lance Sergeant's Jacket. A blue/gray jacket with a four brass button front that leads to an open lay down collar. A pai](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179275161_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![1830's TO 1840's EARLY MILITIA HAT W EAGLE PLATE: Early 1830's to 1840's US Militia Beaver Felt Hat with a lovely, toned Militia Plate measuring 4 1/2 X 3 3/4 inches being made of brass with a heavy patina with applied E R to the top. The interior st](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179274536_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![WWII NAZI GERMAN NSDAP MEMBERS GOLDEN PARTY BADGE: This example is a 24mm version with the NSDAP members number on the reverse. The die struck, brass alloy construction badge features three color enamel work and a bright fire gilted finish. The badge](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179274818_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![WWI US M1918 TRENCH KNIFE LF&C W/ SCABBARD WW1: Near MINT Condition Model 1918 "Knuckle Duster" Trench knife with solid brass handle made by Landers, Frary, and Clark and so marked "L. F. & C." on the handle and on the scabbard. Features spiked knu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179274562_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![JOHN HALEY BELLAMY (AMERICAN, 1836-1914)) ATTRIBUTED FOLK ART CARVED WALNUT MASONIC SHELF CLOCK: JOHN HALEY BELLAMY (AMERICAN, 1836-1914)) ATTRIBUTED FOLK ART CARVED WALNUT MASONIC SHELF CLOCK, labeled on the interior for E. N, Welch Mfg. Co., Forestville, CT, 30-hour time and strike brass moveme](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179539589_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![BENCH-MADE TIGER MAPLE MINIATURE CHEST OF DRAWERS: BENCH-MADE TIGER MAPLE MINIATURE CHEST OF DRAWERS, the rectangular overhanging top over four-graduated dovetailed drawers each with two brass knobs, flanked by solid ends, the skirt with cut-out](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179539895_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![Exceptional "R.T. Frazier" marked tooled Saddle, showing maker mark 5 times, 15" seat, 4" cantle,: Exceptional "R.T. Frazier" marked tooled Saddle, showing maker mark 5 times, 15" seat, 4" cantle, brass horn, very desirable A-Fork. Saddle will be sold with the Saddle Blanket. THE LATE DEAN FLOCK ES](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/283/332328/179273456_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717891776)
![BISHOP & BRADLEY PILLAR AND SCROLL MANTEL / SHELF CLOCK: BISHOP & BRADLEY PILLAR AND SCROLL MANTEL / SHELF CLOCK, 30-hour works, painted wooden dial, with contemporary reverse-painted tablet having an eglomise border, likely original brass finials.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179539922_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![Large antique commercial oak with glass doors Ice Box, circa 1910, measures 7 ft. 1" T x 30" D x 4: Large antique commercial oak with glass doors Ice Box, circa 1910, measures 7 ft. 1" T x 30" D x 4 ft W. All 6 doors have the original heavy brass hardware. In original finish.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/283/332414/179273035_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717891896)
![SIGNED FREDERICK ZORGER, YORK, PENNSYLVANIA KENTUCKY-STYLE LONG RIFLE / FOWLER: SIGNED FREDERICK ZORGER, YORK, PENNSYLVANIA KENTUCKY-STYLE LONG RIFLE / FOWLER, approximately .53 caliber, percussion conversion, maple full stock with engraved brass mounts, round](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332785/179539718_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717796071)
![WWII THEATER MADE KNUCKLE KNIFE MADE FROM BRITISH: WWII Brass handled knuckle knife measuring 10 1/4 overall with a triangular blade that measures 5 1/2 inches. There is Asian and most likely Japanese Kanji impressed to the side. Scabbard is made from](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179274816_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![MODEL 1856 FRENCH CARABINIERS OFFICERS HELMET: Model 1856 Carabiniers Officers Helmet with high brass two-piece skull and peaks with brass crest embossed with designs of foliage and fitted with the original cut horsehair plume dyed red, distinctiv](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179274588_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![WWI IMPERIAL GERMAN DAMASCUS OFFICER'S SWORD WW1: Imperial German Damascus Lion Head Officer's Sword with Scabbard. Blade is in excellent, bright and clean condition. Engraved to both sides with gold gilt. Nice patina to the brass fitting. Grip wrap](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179274628_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
News about Brass
![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 […]