![Good Chinese Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle: Good Chinese Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle Ovoid, with dark hues, with cap and scoop. Height 2.5 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177473272_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
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![Good Chinese Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle: Good Chinese Rock Crystal Snuff Bottle Ovoid, with dark hues, with cap and scoop. Height 2.5 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177473272_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![Antq Illustr 1826 Missale Romanum Latin Manuscript: Rare religious bound manuscript. Antique illustrated leather and velvet bound Missale Romanum. Covers are bound in red velvet with brass latches and ornaments and crest on front cover. Title page read](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/333335/180081416_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718394139)
![Penn International Tournament Reel Model 50 w/ Box: Vintage Penn International Tournament Reel Model 50. Made in U.S.A by: Penn Fishing Tackle MFG. Co. with original box.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608249_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![Awesome Gold/Brass Military Prismatic Compass: Beautiful Condition – Multiple Photos Posted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178178276_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![E Vion Brass French Brass Telescope & Tripod Stand: French brass 1-draw telescope by Etablissement Vion, mid 20th century, mounted to an adjustable height oak tripod stand. Overall very good condition. Telescope 48" fully extended, lens 3"w; stand 51"h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8350/325482/179684670_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718136457)
![Gimbaled Brass Dolphin Ship's Compass: A gimbaled brass ship's compass with brass dolphin supports mounted on a shaped wooden base. 10in tall x 18in wide. | Philadelphia Metro area delivery, NYC curbside delivery, and international third-p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/881/333491/180081751_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718400481)
![American Brass Mounted Large Cigar Box: American brass mounted large cigar humidor box with lid. Thick lobed glass sectioned off by foliate brass panels. Leaf design to brass sections on lid, finial lid. Weight Approx., 12.5 lbs Measures Ap](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6537/330416/178125093_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718052847)
![ANTIQUE 19TH C RUSSIAN ORTHODOX ENAMEL BRASS ICON: A large antique brass and enamel icon showing Hodegetria of Smolensk with Deesis. In the center of the icon is the Mother of God with the Christ on her left hand. The medallions shows the Savior Almig](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/333397/180018221_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718372239)
![Religious Icon: Religious Icon painted on wood. Adorned with brass. 12 1/2" x 10 1/2". Provenance: The Edward Herrmann Estate, Salisbury Connecticut.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210644_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![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)
![Rare 15th-17th C. Japanese Samurai TESSEN, a Heavy Iron Battle Mace Helmet Breaker, with Copper or: Rare 15th-17th C. Japanese Samurai TESSEN, a Heavy Iron Battle Mace Helmet Breaker, with Copper or Brass Inlays and Latter Braided Wrist-strap. Rare Early Weapon, Capable of Delivering Devastating Blo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425087_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Rare pre WW II Japanese KYU GUNTO Sword with Gilt Brass Mounts & Stingray Grip. Koto era Muromachi: Rare pre WW II Japanese KYU GUNTO Sword with Gilt Brass Mounts & Stingray Grip. Koto era Muromachi Period Mumei Blade, Circa 1450-1500s. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 37", Blade length :](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425110_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Fabulous Quality French Napoleonic era English Navy Officer's Dirk Naval Dagger.: Fabulous Quality French Napoleonic era English Navy Officer's Dirk Naval Dagger. Fine Engraved Chiseled and Fire Gilt Brass Furniture with Delicately Carved Grip. Deeply Curved Blade with Gold Inlaid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425212_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![RUSSIAN ICON OF THE "CRUCIFIXION" WTH A BRASS BLESSING CROSS. - 14 x 11 1/2 in.: RUSSIAN ICON OF THE "CRUCIFIXION" WTH A BRASS BLESSING CROSS. 19th century painted in tempera and with a brass or bronze cross (Note: the cross does not appear to be 19th century). - 14 x 11 1/2 in.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/182/333798/180494457_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718927662)
![Vintage Lions International Club Fraternal Order Brass Cigar Box: DESCRIPTION: Vintage Lions International Club fraternal order brass lion figurine cigar box, with a wooden interior and a brass exterior, and a lion shaped handle. With Lions International Club hallma](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/333356/179999513_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718316287)
![Victorian Marine London Nautical Brass Telescope 18in: Very Ornate / Awesome Looking / Great Condition / Opens to Nearly 18 Inches Long / This is Not an Antique / This is a Working Collectible Decorative Shelf Piece / Multiple Photos Posted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178178279_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![Vintage Getzen Deluxe Model 90 Trumpet: Vintage 1947-1960 Getzen Deluxe Model 90 trumpet instrument. Made in Elkhorn, Wisconsin USA](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8236/334229/180608035_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719091427)
![Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Conductor Badge, Locks, Brass Keys, Paper Ephemera, and New: A mixed group of Santa Fe Railroad items including a brass conductor badge stamped Santa Fe RR Conductor, measuring 2 1/2" long x 2" wide, showing general discoloration from age. An Adlake No. 48 lock](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7489/331732/178959562_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717421660)
![National brass cash register: National brass cash register - Good, no key * * * BUYER MUST ARRANGE PICKUP.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6535/333811/180347865_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718810378)
![Civil War Brass Military Buckle Collection c1860-: Featured in this lot is this Civil War brass military buckle collection circa 1860-1900's. The collection of buckles shows a wonderfully and professionally crafted brass construction. The first is a U](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1746/334032/180488970_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718991319)
![Circa 1911-1920. Manufactured by GENERAL OPTICAL CO, OPHTHALMOMETER: Circa 1911-1920. Manufactured by GENERAL OPTICAL CO, OPHTHALMOMETER. Measure 26" X 19" X 13". Provenance: One Person Private Estate Central Florida. Please copy and paste the URL link below](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/333259/180325085_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718739158)
![Southern Railway - Brass Heart Signal Lock, Conductors Cap Badge, Ashtray and Yale Lock: Group of Southern Railway hardware and ephemera highlighted by an A&W brass heartshaped lock with So. Ry. Signal cast in the front panel and A&W stamped on the key cover. No key included with this log](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7489/331732/178959382_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717086265)
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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 […]