![Van Cleef and Arpels Desk Clock: Van Cleef and Arpels Desk Clock. Battery operated desk clock in a brass case with Swiss movement. 4 inches H x 4 W x 2.5 deep. Needs new battery.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255594_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
Brass Decorative Objects
![Van Cleef and Arpels Desk Clock: Van Cleef and Arpels Desk Clock. Battery operated desk clock in a brass case with Swiss movement. 4 inches H x 4 W x 2.5 deep. Needs new battery.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255594_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Matthew Norman Swiss Antique Brass Carriage Clocks: An estate lot of two (2) antique Swiss made carriage clocks by Matthew Norman (London). Includes: one (1) large clock with oblong body and surrounding glass panels, the front framing a rectangular whi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4708/332906/179691820_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971821)
![A Haas Brothers "Haas Monster" incense burner: A Haas Brothers "Haas Monster" incense burner2020Marked to underside of base: The Haas Brothers / L'ObjetThe gilt brass and porcelain monster figure with inner incense holder/tray, housed in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/255/332540/179372222_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717814560)
![Misc. Lot: Misc. lot including cast iron figure on alligator paperweight, pewter inkwell, tall silverplate Church candlestick (18 1/2" Ht.), Naughty Nellie cast iron bootjack (9 1/2" D.), jeweled brass footed bo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210650_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![8 Chinese Antique Cloisonne, Porcelain, & Figures: Lot of 8 items. Includes an antique small Chinese cloisonne plate, antique Chinese champleve enameled brass box, small Chinese painted bud vase, two small porcelain lids, a small vintage Japanese hear](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/331906/179053640_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717190599)
![Early metal collectibles iron, brass & silverplate: A mixed group of interesting metal collectibles includes Vapo-Cresoline lamp, 1933 Worlds Fair ashtray, a group of miniature iron pieces - chair, sad iron & trivet, coal bucket, brass letter openers,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/176939486_11_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![Vintage Michael Aram Signed Stainless Steel Mermaid Tail Bowl: Large vintage stainless steel centerpiece bowl with brass or gold-toned mermaid tail tripod feet. Created by Michael Aram, signed Aram on underside.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/331906/179053650_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717190599)
![A Vintage Chinese Jewelry Box with Brass Fittings: 12.1/2 in. (31.8 cm.) high, 7.7/8 in. (20 cm.) wide, 5.7/8 in. (14.9 cm.) deep.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646333_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Vintage LeCoultre Atmos Brass Visible Mantel Clock: Untested, some minor discoloration throughout Metal, measures 8 3/4 x 7 x 5 1/2 inches](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5173/332857/179643691_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717871038)
![TIFFANY & CO. BRASS, GLASS 8 DAY REGULATOR MANTLE CLOCK: TIFFANY & CO. BRASS, GLASS 8 DAY REGULATOR MANTLE CLOCK. Produced during Tiffany & Co.'s hey-day as a purveyor of fine home furnishings and exquisite décor, this turn of the century regulator clock-](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1183/321967/178837025_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716995270)
![Long Case Regulator Wall Clock: Walnut case, Brass applied decoration, brass pendulum, gallery with finials. Damage to hinge side of door. 51" height.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7260/332890/179687229_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718143820)
![NEPAL GILT BRASS SCULPTURE OF GANESHA ELEPHANT: An antique Nepal gilt brass sculpture of a Hindu god with an elephant head. The sculpture depicts Ganesha sitting atop a lotus flower base wielding sacred objects as a small mouse eats a nut below the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957226_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![Antique Viennese D. Hollenbach Gilt Bronze Mantel Clock: DESCRIPTION: An antique Viennese Austrian D. Hollenbach gilt bronze mantel clock, with a blue round enamel dial, chased brass clock hands, and black roman numerals. Designed with an ornamented cast br](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179229654_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![Tiffany & Co. Brass and Porcelain Desk Clock: Tiffany and Company Brass and Porcelain Desk Clock, mounted in wood box, clock face marked "Tiffany & Co / Quartz / West Germany". 2.75" H x 4.5" W x 4.5" D. Keywords: Designer, Accessories, Timepiece](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/330233/178026558_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715975563)
![Large Ansonia Two Weight Wall Clock: 8 Day, Walnut case, Brass dial with Porcelain numerals, Heavily applied brass decoration. 47" Height](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7260/332890/179687234_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718143820)
![Vntg Pair Asian Enameled Folding Brass Bookends: Lot includes 2 bookends. Each are gold toned and brass with multi toned medallion form enamel floral, & leaf detail bookends have pierced detail. Each bookend folds. Each piece has etched relief detai](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/330415/178125616_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716239989)
![Pair of Antique Brass Piano Wall Candle Holders: Pair of 19th C Antique Brass Piano Candle Holders / Wall Sconces Decorated with Griffons. 8 inches H x 9 deep x 3.5 W.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255921_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Middle Eastern Egyptian Hebraique Revival Planter: Middle Eastern Egyptian Hebraique Revival Hand Etched Brass Pot Jardiniere. Decorated with Hebrew and Arabic script, Egyptian scenes. 13 inches H x 14 diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179256002_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Howard Miller Clock Company, Quinten III grandfather clock: Howard Miller Clock Company Quinten III grandfather clock USA, c. 1995polished brass, glass, mirrored glass, stainless steel, acrylic 80.5 h x 18.5 w x 15 d in (204 x 47 x 38 cm) Paper manufac](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/176/332559/179382788_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717681862)
![English Table Box, Tea Caddy, and Writing Desk: All from the second half of the 19th century, a rosewood tea caddy with brass feet and ring handles, an English mahogany lap desk with single dovetailed drawer, and an oak document box with brass moun](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6623/332861/179645971_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717933419)
![Two Weight Regulator Wall Clock: Walnut case, Brass applied carvings, brass pendulum, gallery with finials. 56" height.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7260/332890/179687255_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718143820)
![Hermes France Oeil Eye Palladium Plated Brass Magnifying Glass with Box: Hermes France Oeil Eye palladium plated brass magnifying glass with box, circa 1970. Marked "Hermes France" to back edge. With original Hermes box. Weight: Approx. .5 lb Measurements: Approx. magnifyi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6537/330416/178124789_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718052847)
![PAIR OF CHINESE CLOISONNE ENAMEL DUCK COVERED BOXES: A pair of Chinese, Republic Period, covered enamel over brass figural boxes. the boxes are made in the shape of the ducks. The exteriors of the wares are enameled with polychrome floral, foliage, foli](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957297_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![Vanity Object Assortment: Vanity Object Assortment Approximately (35) items including (11) Art Deco style ivorine plastic items, most having 'ADD' mark underside and (24) brass items, most marked 'Made in Italy', many having a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/941/332473/179332163_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717622230)
News about Brass Decorative Objects
![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 […]