Brass Decorative Objects
![(2 Pc) Art Nouveau Brass Letter Opener & Tray: DESCRIPTION: (2 Pc) Art Nouveau antique brass letter opener and tray set. The letter opener is designed with a maiden face wearing a floral shaped headpiece. The tray is embellished with a maiden head](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179229949_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![A. Stowell & Co. Inc. Boston Crystal Regulator Clock: Porcelain dial marked A. Stowell & Co. Inc. Boston. Brass and glass construction, mercury pendulum. Measures 8 3/4" x 5 3/8" x 4 1/4".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/178782458_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![Gold Label "Grand Concertina" Wooden Music Box: DESCRIPTION: Gold Label Grand Concertina Wooden Music Box with five brass bells. Plays 25 Christmas Carols and 25 Year-round classics. Includes original packaging box. CIRCA: 20th Century ORIGIN: DIME](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179230098_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![(2 Pc) Ram Cornell Foundry Bookends: DESCRIPTION: (2 Pc) A pair of antique Cornell Foundry bookends. Features a patinated brass plated pot metal foundation with ram head motifs. Marked with foundry mark "C" for "Cornell" near base. CIRCA](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/333356/179999611_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718316287)
![Seven Early Picture Frames: Pair of 19th century walnut rectangular shadowbox frames with gilt fillets; rabbets 10 1/8" x 8 1/8"; frames 11 1/2" x 13 1/2"---Pair of 19th century walnut oval frames with brass liners; rabbets 10"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1133/333050/179830547_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718220137)
![(Pr) FIGURAL BRASS & MARBLE CANDELABRAS: (Pr) FIGURAL BRASS & MARBLE GIRANDOLE CANDELABRAS - 6 1/2" x 3 1/2' x 16 1/2'](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1417/332505/179320312_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717614152)
![ATTR TO KARL HAGENAUER ART DECO AFRICAN FIGURAL GROUP: Attributed to Karl Hagenauer, Austrian, 1898 to 1956, Art Deco manner figural group representing three African Native boys with feathers on their heads, sailing a canoe. Made of blackened brass and at](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/332667/179457200_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717760590)
![Pair of Obelisks & Pyramids: Wood with faux burl wood finish, late 20th century: Pair of obelisks, each rising on four ball feet and mounted on a square plinth with applied brass wreath to front; 3 1/4" x 3 1/4", 15"H---Pair of p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1133/333050/179830499_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718220137)
![2pc Japanese Brass Trinket Boxes Florals Fruit & Birds Meiji period: 2 Japanese brass boxes, Meiji period. Engraved floral decoration, raised bird and fruit basket decorations, larger box with mixed metal copper decoration. Apparently unmarked. Weight approx., .5 lb Me](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6537/330416/178125173_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718052847)
![Aesthetic Movement Brass & Iron Andirons c1880s: Aesthetic Movement Brass & Iron Andirons c1880s. Unsigned. Excellent condition. 26.5"h x 10"w x 20"d. Spend $7500 or more at our two day auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 st](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3163/333333/179969488_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718310776)
![Pair of Andirons: Pair of tall brass andirons. 28" Ht., 21" D..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179211015_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Judd Mfg. Co. Art Nouveau Expanding Brass Book Rack: Early 20th C. Art Nouveau era expanding brass book rack by the Judd Mfg. Co. Appears to be stamped/numbered 9759, probably a catalog/product #, but no other markings. Expands from 8.5" to 14.5", about](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/178733098_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![Faux Malachite Painted Wood Obelisks, Pedestals: Includes: Pair of faux malachite painted wood obelisks, each obelisk rising on four brass ball feet and mounted on square wooden plinth having faux malachite painted sides with gilt trim, mid to late](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1133/333050/179830437_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718220137)
![1805 Brass Signal Cannon: 10" Long x 3.5" Wide 8 1/4" Tall Non firing Replica 1805 Brass Signal Cannon Model This reproduction of an antique signal cannon is all brass with a mahogany wood base. All aged to look old. Signal ca](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179635626_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![A Louis XV Provincial Carved Oak Tall Case Clock: the engraved brass and silvered dial with Roman numeral hours, inscribed "Louis Denis a Frangnee / 1773"; with later battery-operated movement 105 x 23 x 12 in. (266.7 x 58.4 x 30.5 cm.) Provenance: E](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1285/333242/180162435_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718407091)
![Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Tools c1910s: Arts & Crafts Brass Fireplace Tools c1910s. Unsigned. Excellent original patina. 28"h x 10.5"w x 7"d. Spend $7500 or more at our two day auction and all of your SHIPPING IS FREE within the lower 48 st](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3163/332920/179712619_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718041222)
![Erhard & Sohne - German Arts & Crafts Mahogany & Brass Picture Frame c1905: Erhard & Sohne - German Arts & Crafts Mahogany & Brass Picture Frame c1905. Unsigned. Polished and slightly aged patina. Erhard & Sohne was granted the world patent for the manufacture of brass inlay](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3163/333333/179969342_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718310776)
![4 Joe Spoon Sgd Brass Home Accessories: Lot of 4 signed brass crafted accessories, all signed Joe Spoon and all with spiraled and looped handles. 1 knife or letter opener with Dulles edge to blade. Approx,12 inches along 2 smaller letter op](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/331938/179069534_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191811)
![20th C. Brass Jardiniere, 9 3/4"D.: 20th C. Brass Jardiniere, 9 3/4"D.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/210/333574/180167342_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718417779)
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 […]