![Art Nouveau Brass Letter Holder, Peerage, England, 1920s, Desk Accessory: Vintage Art Nouveau brass letter holder, napkin holder, desk accessory, 1910s-1930s, marked "Peerage, Made in England" The holder is 4" x 2.1/2" [10.2cm x 6.3cm] tall, 1.1/4" [3.2cm] deep and 4.1/2" [](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176456179_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
European Brass
![Art Nouveau Brass Letter Holder, Peerage, England, 1920s, Desk Accessory: Vintage Art Nouveau brass letter holder, napkin holder, desk accessory, 1910s-1930s, marked "Peerage, Made in England" The holder is 4" x 2.1/2" [10.2cm x 6.3cm] tall, 1.1/4" [3.2cm] deep and 4.1/2" [](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176456179_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Antique German Gilde Handwerk Art Deco Brass Basket Bowl 1920s: Antique German Art Deco solid brass basket bowl with handle, marked Gilde Handwerk, 1920s-1930s. The bowl is 8" x c.6.1/2" [20.3cm x 16.5cm], 4" [10.2cm] tall including handle and c.1.3/4" [4.5cm] dee](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6304/326876/176456190_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716298906)
![Antique Brass Fly Fishing Reel: Nice antique brass fly fishing reel with fish logo on inside. 5 pins with bone handle. Appears to be from London, attributed to Eaton & Dellar. Measures 3 1/2 diameter x about 1 3/4" wide excluding ha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7277/331489/179941737_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718383961)
![ANTIQUE ART DECO ERHARD & SONS GERMAN RELIGIOUS ALTAR CRUCIFIX: An antique Catholic church altar cross by Erhard a Sohne, Germany, circa the 1920 - 1930s. The crucifix is made of lacquered wood with gilt brass mounts and a relief figure of Jesus Christ. Bears an E](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7100/325580/180327100_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718896463)
![Boucle de ceinturon hessoise Mod ele 1895 - Hessian belt buckle: Belle boucle de ceinturon du Grand Duch e de Hesse en laiton. Crochets et pontet d origine. Avec une jolie patine. Beautiful Grand Duchy of Hesse brass belt buckle. Original hooks and trigger guard. W](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7799/330702/178366039_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716494286)
![A Large Mid Century Scandinavian Brass Pendant Chandelier Circa 1960s: Very balanced design, typical mid century, also space-age shaped shade, nice coloring of the metal. A mid-century Scandinavian pendant chandelier from the 1960s epitomizes modernist design with its sl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8402/333173/179861124_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718233193)
![ANTIQUE RELIGIOUS RUSSIAN ICON: "Dormition of the Theotokos" or "Dormition of the Mother of God". Brass, tempera on wood panel. Height: 8 3/4", Length: 6 7/8", Depth: 5/8". Hammered brass riza over tempera on panel depicting several](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7100/325580/179799613_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718896463)
![ANTIQUE ART DECO ERHARD & SONS GERMAN RELIGIOUS ALTAR CRUCIFIX: An antique Catholic church altar cross by Erhard a Sohne, Germany, circa the 1920 - 1930s. The crucifix is made of lacquered wood with gilt brass mounts and a relief figure of Jesus Christ. Bears an E](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/dist/images/placeholder.jpg?height=310&quality=70)
![Antique 19th Century English Brass Candlestick Holders: Gorgeous antique English brass candlestick holders in good condition with some light tarnishing and spotting, but has no deep dents or cracks. The pieces need to be cleaned and polished and show signs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9120/329835/179161599_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718157550)
News about European Brass
![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 […]