![BRONZE AND BRASS TELESCOPE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH C: A bronze and brass telescope with a wooden tripod stand. Circa late 19th or early 20th century. The telescope is mounted on a stand with three curved wooden legs tied with a chain. Unmarked. Antique M](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957219_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
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![BRONZE AND BRASS TELESCOPE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH C: A bronze and brass telescope with a wooden tripod stand. Circa late 19th or early 20th century. The telescope is mounted on a stand with three curved wooden legs tied with a chain. Unmarked. Antique M](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957219_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![19th c. Mahogany Barometer: 19th c. mahogany and brass barometer. Glass as is. 40" L..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179211095_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![French Faience Quimper Decorated Barometer by Fouesnant Porquier Beau: French Faience barometer by Porquier Beau, marked Fousenant and the intersecting PB mark on back. Ceramics depicting a couple in traditional Breton clothing laying against the brass dial, featur](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/48/331565/178974832_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717190213)
![German Erhard & Sohne Gilt Brass Humidor: German Erhard & Sohne Gilt Brass Humidor, circa early 20th century, with floral motif and wood lined interior on four bracket feet, stamped "E" to underside. 2"H x 5.25" W x 3.25" D. Provenance: From](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/328672/177029406_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714762352)
![Civil War Officer's Sword: Civil War Officer's Sword w/ Brass Hilt in Fair Cond. (No Scabbard)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/945/332676/179494356_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717781985)
![Collection of Three Antique Brass Russian Icons - A group of three antique Russian Orthodox Icons.: Collection of Three Antique Brass Russian Icons - A group of three antique Russian Orthodox Icons. Triptych, brass and blue enamel, 2 3/8" h x 6 5/8" l (unfolded). St Nicolas of Mozhaisk, 5" h x 3 1/8](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/361/331935/179139222_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717255978)
![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)
![Louis XV Fossil Marble Kingwood Commode, 18th C.: Nicolas Louis Mariette (French, maitre 1765) Louis XV Ormulu Mounted Fossil Marble Kingwood and Palisander Commode, circa 1770, three frieze drawers with brass round drawer pulls on four fluted tapere](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/331761/178968601_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717090433)
![German Coin Operated Phonograph, ca. 1915: Early German spring wound phonograph with coin operation, ca. 1915. Brass horn and cast armature mounted to an oak base. Base has a small drawer for extra 78 RPM records. Showing an early refinish to](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7809/332009/179138667_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717254009)
![Antique Brass Fire Extinguisher: Antique Brass Fire Extinguisher, marked Foamite-Childs Corp, Utica , NY. measures approx 24.5"H x 7"Diam.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1060/332188/179161088_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717361634)
![World War II 15MM Shell Trench Art: World War II 15MM Shell Trench ArtFor John V. Dugan dated 1939-1945, elaborately decorated with flower and cross of Lorraine. Together with Turned Brass Artillery Spotters Scope, with double set of cr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3731/331556/178844278_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717096515)
![Solid Brass Zippo Lighter In Original Box USS Vincennes Etched: Solid brass zippo lighter in original box with original care paperwork. Bottom says Zippo 1932-1988. Bradford PA. Front marked USS Vincennes. Non working. Lighter measures 2" x 2.5". Domestic shipping](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/175849441_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Three early brass boxes, Dutch, 18th C. or later, details include: tobacco box with Asian-inspired: Three early brass boxes, Dutch, 18th C. or later, details include: tobacco box with Asian-inspired decoration of beast in landscape to cover and floral decoration on reverse, no maker's marks viewed,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7214/331854/179022302_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717171562)
![Pair of 19th/20thC Brass Fishing Reels: Pair of late 19th/early 20th century brass fishing reels. Provenance: Marblehead, Massachusetts collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/323/331783/179025252_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717182843)
![Lot 20+ Sterling Silver & Metal Vtg Accessories: Lot of 20+ assorted vintage accessories, ranging from vintage locks with keys made of iron and brass, 1 Cartier card holder. 1 sterling silver Tiffany & Co Heart Key ring 1 fountain pen with cap marke](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/332782/179538814_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717792634)
![Rare, Islamic, Persian Qajar Dynasty, Gold Kofgari, Scissors, Dagger, 19th century.: Rare, Islamic, Persian Qajar Dynasty, Gold Kofgari, Scissors, Dagger, 19th century. The metal blades are decorated with gold floral patterns using the kofgari technique. Figured brass inserts on the h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8560/331832/179013394_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717146761)
![Lot of Smalls incl Pocket Knife, Cigarette Case with Lighter, Compact, Keys, Brass Bell, etc: Lot of Smalls incl Pocket Knife, Cigarette Case with Lighter, Compact, Keys, Brass Bell, etc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6491/332549/179680419_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717920422)
![Antique Brass Telescope Spyglass: Antique Brass Telescope Spyglass. Lens cover is not opening and there are dents to body. Measures 20 inches x 3 inches in diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2514/332023/179144863_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717278100)
![Moroccan Dagger in Brass and Nickel: Moroccan dagger in brass and nickel. 13.5"long](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1145/332233/179184153_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717393928)
![Rare Moro Punal Short Dagger w/Scabbard: Philippines Archipelagos. Nice Moro gunong punal dagger, circa early-mid 20th century. The blade a fat double edge of diamond form. Guard and mounts in brass and copper sheet. Wood handle with fine gr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/332532/179346481_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717627095)
![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=1716240622)
![Small Scale Coal Miners Brass Lamp: Good condition, with wick intact. No major scratches or dents. 6 inches tall](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5636/329802/177762878_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715627630)
![Vintage Radio, Binoculars + More: Binoculars "Silver" brand, another pair of "Vomega" binoculars in original case. Crosley WWII commemorative radio, Antique dresser box (9.5" x 6") with no key. Untested brass desk clock.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1060/332188/179160932_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717361634)
![Antique Brass Collapsible Telescope: Size: 16" long (at longest) x 6" long (at shortest) x 1 1/2" wide (at widest) Condition: In good antique condition with a natural patina. See photos.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7998/331555/178871942_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717010513)
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