![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)
Brass Desk Accessories
![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)
![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)
![D. MCGREGOR & CO. CASED BRASS OCTANT: 19th c. Marine Octant by Scottish maker D. McGregor & Co. of Glasgow and Greenock, brass frame with seven sunshades, mirror, telescope and magnifying glass; in a dovetailed fitted mahogany case, engra](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763177_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![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)
![Antique Art Nouveau Ink Blotter: One antique brass ink blotter with art nouveau floral iris and vine motif. Underside of handle it marked 3386.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/331906/179053616_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717190599)
![(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)
![Italian Bronzed Inkwell, Lovebird Finial: Lovely inkwell that was made in Italy. Appears brass with bronze finish. Inkpot with lovebird finial, scrolls and flowers throughout. Measures approx. 9" x 4" x 2.5" tall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2740/333147/179861992_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718236394)
![A Group of Eleven Table Articles Including Inkwell, Paperweights, Ink Blotter, and Pen Holder: Comprising an Victorian brass novelty inkwell shaped as 7lb weight, probably 19th century, 5.1/4 in. (13.3 cm.) high, 2.3/4 in. (7 cm.) wide; a Mappin And Webb's Prince's Plate paper weight, with engr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646368_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Small Round Brass Heavy Magnifying Glass Desktop Lens: Vintage Antique Style Solid Brass Heavy Glass Magnifying Desktop Lens Description 2" 1/8" Wide x 1 1/8" High Nice reproduction of an antique magnifying lens. Nice heavy quality thick glass. This piece](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179636033_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Lot of 3 Brass Advertising Paperweights 1926 & 1950's: Includes: FAN oble & Company 1876-1926 Chicago 90mm x 35mm | Sherwood Brothers Co 1896-1946 Washington Monument Baltimore MD 75mm | 1955 France Generator Construction Company, shows generator on one s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8851/331542/178840741_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717099220)
![Lot of 4 Brass Avertising Paperweights: Includes: Capital City Lumber Hartford CT 100mm x 65mm | 1956 France Contractors with Cement mixer 60 mm | 1905-1955 Savonneries Lever Press 70mm | 1942 France La Societe Genevoise D'Instruments De Ph](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8851/331542/178840740_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717099220)
![1919 Franklin Fire Insurance Paperweight + Merchants Trucking Paperweight + Buenos Aires Automotive: Fantastic group of advertising brass paperweights. All are in very good shape. Franklin measures 75mm | Marchents 90 mm | Buenos Aires 67 mm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8851/331542/178840739_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717099220)
![Vtg Porcelain & Wood Letter Opener: Vintage letter opener with wooden half and handle made of blue painted porcelain with silver plated brass etched band on handle approx 15 inches long. Moderate wearing to wooden half of opener. Vintag](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/331938/179069044_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191811)
![Brass Starfish Magnifying Glass Desk Hand Lens: 7" Long x 3" Wide glass Nice reproduction of an antique Magnifying glass with a cast brass starfish handle. Magnifying glasses like this were used in the 18th and 19th century due to the poor lighting](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179636011_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Brass Magnifying glass Hand Lens: Antique Style Brass Framed Fur Trade Burning Glass Magnifying Description 4 1/2" Long x 2 1/4" Wide Nice reproduction of an antique referenced in several antique reference books. See "Fur Trade Optics](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179636002_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![VINTAGE DESK LOT - BRASS BELL, LETTER: OPENER Made in INDIA, SAIL BOAT PAPER WEIGHT & WESTCLOX TINY TIM CLOCK not working](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7285/332779/179716001_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718025368)
![B&H Brass Letter Holder & Elk Letter Opener: Brass Letter Holder Signed Bradley & Hubbard & Bronze Elk Head Letter Opener, Letter Holder Also Has Elk Motif in GD Cond.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/945/332676/179494393_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717781985)
![3" Brass Bear Paperweight Desk Statue: 3″ tall, 2-1/2″ long Very accurate and well made reproduction of an antique paperweight. All solid brass, darkened to look old. Certainly easy to wonder its age Reserve: $15.00 Shipping: D](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179635620_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Brass Nautical Sloop Ship Boat Paperweight: 4 5/8" Tall 4 1/2" Wide Very accurate and well made reproduction of an antique paperweight. All solid brass, darkened to look old. Certainly easy to wonder its age Reserve: $20.00 Shipping: Domestic:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179636024_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Art Nouveau Brass Deer Letter Opener: Measures 10 1/4 inches long](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5173/333476/180069617_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718463262)
![Brass Nautical Boat Propeller Paperweight Desk Figure: 4 1/2" Wide Very accurate and well made reproduction of an antique paperweight. All solid brass, darkened to look old. Certainly easy to wonder its age Reserve: $12.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179636035_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Brass Chart Map Glass Magnifying Desk Lens Magnifier w Box: Glass is 1 7/8" Wide x 2" High,.. adjustable to 2 1/2" box is 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" x 2 3/4" Nice reproduction of an antique magnifying lens. Nice heavy quality thick glass. This piece slides along the surf](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179636012_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Brass Fox letter opener Hunting Desk Collectible: 6" long x 1 1/2" Wide Well made heavy solid brass fox letter opener. Great for use or display in any early home decor Reserve: $10.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $7.00 to anywhere within the cont](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179636020_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![(1) Brass Anchor Wax Seal Letter Stamp: Description 3" long seal is 3/4" Wide This reproduction of an antique wax seal has a solid brass anchor wax seal head Nice quality piece certain to be a great addition for use or display in any primit](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179636023_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
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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 […]
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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 […]