![BRASS TELESCOPE ON TRIPOD WOOD STAND: Vintage Solid Brass telescope, on wood stand. No markings, works well. 30"x58" opened. Closed 6"x58". Weight approx 45 lbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8708/332766/179533454_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140169)
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![BRASS TELESCOPE ON TRIPOD WOOD STAND: Vintage Solid Brass telescope, on wood stand. No markings, works well. 30"x58" opened. Closed 6"x58". Weight approx 45 lbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8708/332766/179533454_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140169)
![Vintage Hollywood Regency Designer Chess Set in Brass & Copper: Vintage brass, copper and bronze chess set attributed to English retailer Harrods. Measures 17" x 17" board and 2" to 4" pieces.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179138284_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![National Model 250 Cash Register: A turn of the century National Model 250 Cash Register. Cast Brass construction with fancy scrolled design with "Amount Purchased" marquee, Marble till plate and Nickel finished drawer on a molded woo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/999/333917/180425520_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718817990)
![Brass-Mounted Mahogany Stock Certificate Cabinet: English Brass-Mounted Mahogany Stock Certificate Table-Top Cabinet, 19th c., mirrored doors, over six drawers, brass cartouches with engraved labels for stocks and letters, bracket feet, h. 32 in., w.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/268/332801/179554092_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718046469)
![OLD CHINESE ANTIQUE PURE COPPER SNUFF BOTTLE: THIS ITEM H: 2.6 in/6.5 cm W: 1.5 in/4 cm D: 0.2 in/0.5 cm W: 31 g. FEATURES 1. Made in pure brass. 2. Old.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828461_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715988797)
![Nautical Marine Brass & Wood Ship Binnacle Compass: An antique salvaged marine artifact featuring a brass and wooden ship's binnacle and interior compass. The binnacle has a cylindrical wood form with brass mountings, supported on a round brass base. I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4708/332906/179691679_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971821)
![Victorian Brass Telescope on Stand: Property from a Private Collection, Ponte Vedra, FL Description: Victorian Brass Telescope on Stand , brass and leather telescope with brass and wood tripod stand. Height of stand collapsed: 61 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390558_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
![Vintage Chinese Mahjong Set: Vintage Chinese mahjong set in original brass bound wood box with inlaid Chinese characters on front sliding panel. Approximately 6 1/4"h x 9 1/2"w x 6 1/2"d. Photos are considered part of the conditi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7437/333103/180288271_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718656389)
![Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword in WW II Mounts. Mystery Blade, Mekugi Replaced with Permanent Brass: Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword in WW II Mounts. Mystery Blade, Mekugi Replaced with Permanent Brass Rivet. Nice Dragon Mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 38", Blade length : 24 3/4". ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425135_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![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)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS CLOISONNE ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE: THIS ITEM H:3.3 in/8.5 cm W: 2.2 in/5.5 cm D: 1.3 in/3.5 cm Weight: 80 g FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI:1736-1796. 2.Hand painted. 3. Old.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828601_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715989500)
![CHINESE VINTAGE WELL DECORATED BRASS SNUFF BOTTLE: THIS ITEMH: 3 in/7.5 cm W: 2.5 in/6 cm D: 1 in/2.5 cm Weight: 65 g. FEATURES 1. Marked Qian Long Nian Zhi (Qian Long Nian: 1736-1796). 2. Hand painted dragons and lucky clouds. 3. Dragons flying in t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828460_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715988769)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE PAIR OF MANDARIN DUCK BRASS SNUFF BOTTLE: THIS ITEM H: 3 in/7.5 cm W: 2.8 in/7 cm D: 1.5 in/3.8 cm Weight: 86 g FEATUREA 1. Hand painted Mandarin ducks, lotus, and water. 2. The pictures symbolize love. 3. Old.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828654_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715991821)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE HAND PAINTED BIRDS AND FLOWERS QIAN LONG MARK: THIS ITEM H: 2.8 in/7 cm W: 1.8 in/4.5 cm D: 0.9 in/2.5 cm Weight: 69 g. FEATURES 1. Hand painted birds, flowers and more. 2. The bottle is in a noble royal color. 3 Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI (The pe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828441_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715988460)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE WITH FISHES QIAN LONG NARK: THIS ITEM H: 2.9 in/ cm W: 1.7 in/4.2 cm D: 0.6 in/1.7 cm Weight: 75 g FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI. QIAN LONG NIAN: 1736-1796. 2. Hand painted lotus and fishes. According to homonym, the pic](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828656_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715991490)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS SNUFF BOTTLE MARKED QIAN LONG: THIS ITEM H: 2.8 in/7 cm W: .8 in/4.5 cm D: 0.8 in/2 cm Weight: 103 g. FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI (QIANLONGNIAN? 1736-1796). 2. Hand painted birds and flowers. 3. The picture metaphorically](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828649_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715991982)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE BUDDHA IMAGE: THIS ITEM H: 2.8 in/7 cm W: 1.8 in/4 cm D: 0.8 in/1.8 cm Weight: 72 g. FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI. 2. Hand painted Guan Yin (the Sanskrit Avalokitasvara) statue on the lotus follower. 3. Th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828591_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715989463)
![PARE OF CHINESE DRAGON PHOENIX SNUFF BOTTLES QIAN LONG MARK: THIS ITEM H: 3 in/7.5 cm W: 2.3 in/6 cm D: 1 in/2.5 cm Weight: 65 g. FEATURES 1. Hand painted lucky clouds and dragons. 2. Marked Qian Long Nian Zhi (1736-1796). 3. Symbolizes great futures.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828458_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715988735)
![PAIR OF CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE QIAN LONG MARK: THIS ITEM H: 2.8 in/7 cm W: 1.7 in/4.5 cm D: 0.6 in/1.7 cm Weight: 72 g/each FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI. QIAN LONG NIAN: 1736-1796. 2. Hand painted cranes, representing longevity; kingfishe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828658_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715991403)
![PAIR OF CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE WITH BIRDS: THIS ITEMH: 2.8 in/7 cm W: 1.7 in/4.5 cm D: 0.6 in/1.7 cm Weight: 72 g/each. FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI. 2. Hand painted kingfishers, symbolizing loyal, chaste, and getting grey hair to old](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828657_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716001517)
![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)
![Seth Thomas Brass Ships Wheel Clock: Seth Thomas brass ships wheel clock. 9" D..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210462_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Brass Studebaker Dealership 5 Years Award Plaque: A brass plaque with the original brass frame. It is 17.5" x 14.5"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7385/330671/178352941_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716472595)
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George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights
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