![Benjamin Rittenhouse (PA, ca. 1740-1825), Surveyor's Brass Compass: Benjamin Rittenhouse (PA, ca. 1740-1825), Surveyor's Brass Compassthe center of the silvered dial is signed and dated BENJAMIN , RITTENHOUSE ; FECIT * 1786 *; other elements such as the vanes, casing,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/250/331866/179029508_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717182215)
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![Benjamin Rittenhouse (PA, ca. 1740-1825), Surveyor's Brass Compass: Benjamin Rittenhouse (PA, ca. 1740-1825), Surveyor's Brass Compassthe center of the silvered dial is signed and dated BENJAMIN , RITTENHOUSE ; FECIT * 1786 *; other elements such as the vanes, casing,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/250/331866/179029508_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717182215)
![NATIONAL CASH REGISTER MODEL #130: Very nice brass cash register. Working condition. Has marquee. Has been polished to a very bright finish. Very nice piece. 21"x16"x11 1/2" Excellent](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/329920/177882417_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715720689)
![Regency Sebastian Erard Harp: Regency Sebastian Erard HarpLondon, early 19th century, with 43 strings and eight (8) pedals; gilt and ebonized wood construction with brass neck plates engraved Sebastian Erard / Maker By Special App](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/250/331866/179029421_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717182215)
![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)
![2 Civil War Era Swords incl. USMC & Naval Cutlass: Two (2) U.S. Civil War era swords including one (1) Naval Cutlass, ricasso stamped "Ames Mfg. Co / Chicopee Mass" and "USN / DR / 1862" to other side, brass hilt wit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370708_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![National Model 2 Cash Register: American. 1891. Brass, glass. Early cash register, lower serial number. Amount purchase topper is rare, this is usually missing. Marked, "No. 35253", inspection tag under tray of till matches the plat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5913/331363/178723918_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716839516)
![EDISON STANDARD PHONOGRAPH w/ OAK CABINET: Edison Standard Phonograph. Excellent all original condition. Complete except for crank. Includes 2 piece bell. Has a great private label nickel plated brass tag that s marked " Sold and Warranted by](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/329920/177882406_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715720689)
![2711-(3) BRASS VINTAGE FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: .](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/730/324620/174811071_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1712263636)
![Victorian Josh Somalvico Stick Barometer: Victorian Josh Somalvico Stick Barometer. Mahogany case, with carved inverted acorn to crest, over inset barometer,and turned body over gilt brass footing, and with gilt brass cuff and mounting plate.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/332632/179412630_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717721695)
![BRASS SHIP'S WHEEL BY JOHN HASTIE & CO. LTD.: Early 20th c. Steering Wheel with Stand, by Scottish maker John Hastie & Co., Ltd, Greenock, with eight spokes, wooden grips, 42 1/2" high, 29" x 13".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763159_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![Lot: Antique Sword & Dagger.: The dagger is handmade, possibly European, with a walnut handle (full tang). The sword has a horn handle and brass pommel, with a unique finger guard. It has a cast iron hilt, with a groove in the ste](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5818/332337/179289456_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717557480)
![Pietra Dura and Gilt Brass Game Board: Pietra Dura Malachite and Tigers Eye Small Game Board. With rounded metal buffer to edge; one side with checkerboard, the other with nine men's morris. {Approximate dimensions: 8 3/4" wide and deep.}.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/331812/178995526_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717112707)
![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)
![19th Century J Hughes Ship Stick Barometer Thermometer: 19th Century J Hughes Ship Stick Barometer Thermometer.* Rosewood case, with inset barometer, over the inset thermometer, with gilt brass mounting cuff and wood mount, over cylindrical brass base. J.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/332632/179412632_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717721695)
![Religious Icon Lot: Lot (8) Religious items including painted wooden Icons, metal Cross, brass box, framed objects. Provenance: The Edward Herrmann Estate, Salisbury Connecticut.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210645_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![LOT STEINS, SPURS, MEERSCHAUM PIPE & OSLRR LOCK: Eclectic lot of collectible includes: R. Merkelbach Stein, Western Germany stein, 2 pairs of old spurs, a single spur, a iron horse bit, a Oregon Short Line brass railroad lock and key, and a Meerscha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/329920/177882991_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715720689)
![AN ENGRAVED CAST BRASS DIVIT PEN CASE WITH CHRISTIAN SYMBOLS: AN ENGRAVED CAST BRASS DIVIT PEN CASE WITH CHRISTIAN SYMBOLS Armenia or Ottoman Eastern Provinces, second half 19th century Of typical shape, comprising a narrow rectangular pen case compartment with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8979/332008/179139873_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717256876)
![Civil War Era Military Surgeon Field Kit in Original Wood Box: Civil War era surgeon's field kit with wood and brass inlaid fitted case. Incomplete set with 10 tools as displayed. Box is 15.5 in x 6 x 3 in high.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8350/325482/179684788_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718058320)
![2526-(2) BRASS FIRE EXTINGUISHERS: .](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/730/324620/174810734_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1712263636)
![Civil War shako cap: Civil War shako hat, black leather Infantry Model 1860, slightly curved stamped brass plate pinned to the front features a spread-winged eagle atop a laurel wreath that surrounds a disc with the infan](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/385/332379/179257693_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717521954)
![EARLY MARINE TELESCOPE BY FRITH, LONDON: Mid-19th c. Hand Held Three-Draw Telescope by Peter Frith, London, with brass case and mahogany clad main body, first draw engraved "Frith, London", 7 3/4" long (closed), 24" long (open).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763183_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![Central European Brass Menorah, 19th C: Central European brass Menorah, 19th century Judaica, the pierced and reticulated back depicting the lamp of the Temple between the columns of Solomon with eight candle holders before them and two fla](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/328672/177029622_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714762352)
![Vintage National Model 317 register: Vintage American National Cash Register model 317 in brass. In beautiful condition. 17"H x 12"W x 16"D](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1145/332233/179184026_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717393928)
![Federal Eglomise Banjo Clock: An American Federal banjo clock with a turned brass finial, above a silver metal dial with Roman numerals and metal markers, brass bezel, eglomise throat, and base tablet, the throat decorat](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332539/179371837_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717698500)
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