![A 16th Century Important Signature Japanese Wakazashi Samurai Sword, Not Katana: A fine Japanese late 1500s signed Bizen Nori Mitsu, possible the first/second generation, out of the wood work, interesting fittings, brass chased dragon, namban tsuba incased brass, wooden handle, bl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646098_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
Brass Knives & Swords
![A 16th Century Important Signature Japanese Wakazashi Samurai Sword, Not Katana: A fine Japanese late 1500s signed Bizen Nori Mitsu, possible the first/second generation, out of the wood work, interesting fittings, brass chased dragon, namban tsuba incased brass, wooden handle, bl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646098_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Lot: Antique Sword & Dagger.: The dagger is handmade, possibly European, with a walnut handle (full tang). The sword has a horn handle and brass pommel, with a unique finger guard. It has a cast iron hilt, with a groove in the ste](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5818/332337/179289456_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717557480)
![A 19th Century Early 20th Century Japanese Tanto Samurai Sword Beautiful Hamon Temper, Signed: A beautiful signed, Kane Take, hand-forged Tanto with a Gunome temper, no nicks, original, outstanding polish, munei, including a kozuka knife, kozuka blade is signed, handle needs repair, needs mekug](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646093_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![El Casco Hand Crank Pencil Sharpener Gold Black: El Casco Spain brass black lacquered and 23k gold-plated sharpener. Stamped on the front. Magnifying glass on the top and a tray that can be removed. Measures 6 inches H x 4.25 deep x 4.75 inches incl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179256006_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Rare, Islamic, Persian Qajar Dynasty, Gold Kofgari, Scissors, Dagger, 19th century.: Rare, Islamic, Persian Qajar Dynasty, Gold Kofgari, Scissors, Dagger, 19th century. The metal blades are decorated with gold floral patterns using the kofgari technique. Figured brass inserts on the h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8560/331832/179013394_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717146761)
![Moroccan Dagger in Brass and Nickel: Moroccan dagger in brass and nickel. 13.5"long](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1145/332233/179184153_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717393928)
![Damascus Steel & Brass Inlaid & Riveted Pocket Knife: Damascus Steel & Brass Inlaid & Riveted Pocket Knife. High Quality steel is utilized to forge the finest product in the world. Unique Custom Hand-Forged Damascus Steel Shive Sword Blade Const](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/331353/178720576_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716834955)
![Vintage Automobile Touring Car Figural Brass Single Blade Pocket Knife JAPAN: Vintage Automobile Touring Car Figural Brass Single Blade Pocket Knife JAPAN Please view all photos as they are part of the description and condition of this Item, Feel free to contact me with questio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7102/332978/179769816_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718248932)
![Brass and walnut panther Jr pocket knife: Brass and walnut panther Jr pocket knife est. value $25.00-$30.00](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2863/332571/179385321_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717784547)
![Midnight Warrior Damascus Dagger: Custom Handmade Damascus Dagger Steel Hunting Knife Handle Bull Horn with Brass Spacer Damascus Steel Blade with 256 Layers on it. HARDNESS 56-60 H R C VERY HIGH QUALITY GENUINE LEATHER SHEATH SIZE: O](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/331353/178720580_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716834955)
![The Northern Boundary Damascus Dagger: Custom Handmade Damascus Steel Dagger Hunting Dagger Knife Handle Walnut Wood with Brass Spacer Damascus Steel Blade with 256 Layers on it. HARDNESS 56-60 H R C VERY HIGH QUALITY GENUINE LEATHER SHEAT](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/331353/178720617_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716834955)
![The Northern Boundary Damascus Dagger: Custom Handmade Damascus Steel Dagger Hunting Dagger Knife Handle Walnut Wood with Brass Spacer Damascus Steel Blade with 256 Layers on it. HARDNESS 56-60 H R C VERY HIGH QUALITY GENUINE LEATHER SHEAT](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/332300/179219700_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717442221)
![TURKISH SHAMSHIR: Late 18th century-1800. Brass hilt, formerly gilt with elegant cross guard and horn grips. 31 1/4" curved blade with double narrow back fullers. The forte with a large inscription panel each side, in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982391_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![CHINESE SHORT SWORD, 19TH CENTURY: 14 ¼” tapered medially ridged blade. Reeded wood grip. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts relief decorated in floral and bat motifs. Sanded ray skin covered scabbard. Complete including the s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982389_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![SPANISH RAPIER, 18TH CENTURY: Cruciform hilt in the Renaissance Revival spirit of the second half of the 18th century. Brass hilt with palmette guard terminals. Basket weave pattern grip with reeded sides inset with a heraldic shi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982128_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![MEDITERRANEAN PEASANT’S DAGGER: Late 18th century-1800. 4 5/8” wedge section slightly clipped point blade. Wood hilt with fine turned pommel. The grip sheathed in brass. Right side with seam slightly ridged for better purchase](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982222_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![EUROPEAN, PROBABLY PRUSSIAN, REFURBISHED NAPOLEONIC, ANXI PATTERN INFANTRY HANGER: Brass hilt, briquette form with ribbed grip crowned ordinance mark to the guard. 31” curved wedge section blade probably for use for artillery. Blade quite bright and an obvious remount with the](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982403_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![ANTIQUE SWORD GRIPS, 18TH-19TH CENTURY: Four grips: 3 ¼” for 18th century smallsword, wire lacking, 3 1/8” smallsword grip, 3 3/8” small sword or military hanger grip, 3 5/*’ brass grip C.1800 for military officer](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982218_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![British 1742 Infantry Sword Revolutionary War Cutlass: Sword Blade length from tip to hilt is 26″ – Brass Hilt is 4-1/2 x 6 x 3″ – Overall Sword ONLY length is 31-1/2″ – Leather and brass scabbard is 29″ – S](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331099/178484162_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716924779)
![A SUPERB KONDA EXECUTIONER'S SWORD: Made for the royal court with finely worked 11 1/8" brass blade with swelled medial and flared convex tip. Both sides divided with five shallow broad fullers, the edges of which develop to incised cab](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982384_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
![26" Officers English Cutlass Hanger Sword Rev War: 26" Overall length is 34″. Heavy steel blade with a brass hilt. The scabbard is leather with brass fittings. Nicely detailed leather and brass scabbard included as shown The antique version can](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331099/178484303_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716924779)
![US Model 1872 Artillery Dress Saber w/ Scabbard: US model 1872 artillery dress saber with scabbard. Early tag to all brass guard with leather and brass wire wrapped grip. Single edged curved blade with shallow fuller and original scabbard. Size 39"](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/332532/179346414_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717627095)
![British 1742 Infantry Sword Revolutionary War Cutlass: Sword Blade length from tip to hilt is 26″ – Brass Hilt is 4-1/2 x 6 x 3″ – Overall Sword ONLY length is 31-1/2″ – Leather and brass scabbard is 29″ – S](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178979790_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![OTTOMAN PERIOD MOROCCAN JAMBIYA: 19th century or earlier. 8” curved double edged blade with inscribed circle to the forte. Original tool finish and pitting. Wood hilt with brass base and copper crest cover. Copper scabbard with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/330118/177982336_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715892198)
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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 […]
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Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K
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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 […]