Meiji Brass
![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)
![Fan-shaped lidded box, Japan c. 190: Fan-shaped lidded box, Japan c. 1900 (Meiji), bronze/brass. Outer wall and top of lid with fine relief decoration, knob as bow/knot, 9 x 15 x 13 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/609/331536/178837649_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716988473)
![A FINE PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE AND MIXED METAL FIGURES BY MIYAO: A FINE PAIR OF 19TH CENTURY JAPANESE MEIJI PERIOD BRONZE AND MIXED METAL FIGURES BY MIYAO raised on brass inlaid-shaped hardwood bases (13.5cm high )](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333495/180085195_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718404111)
![Rare Japanese bronze meiji vase, H 32.3 cm.: Rare Japanese bronze meiji vase with bats, animal heads, brass + silver + gold-plated inlay. Floral with dragonfly + wise lord on the reverse in landscape. Special quality. Dimensions: H 32.3 cm. In v](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6138/333211/179881826_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718278805)
![Japanese Edo / Meiji Menuki (Sword Hilt Ornaments): **Originally Listed At $400** East Asia, Japan, Edo to Meiji period, ca. 18th to 19th century CE. A collection of brass and copper cast ornaments for tobacco pouches known as maekanagu, and sword grip](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/333224/180159737_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718405476)
![A BRASS MOULDED VASE WITH DRAGON HANDLES Japan, Meiji period. H. 15.5cm Provenance: Private: A BRASS MOULDED VASE WITH DRAGON HANDLES Japan, Meiji period. H. 15.5cm Provenance: Private collection from the southwest of France.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/332465/179306545_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717601045)
![Japanese Gilt Presentation Wakizashi Sword, Meiji Period 1868 - 1912: Japanese gilt all brass & copper presentation wakizashi sword, Meiji period 1868-1912. Fine gilt brass and copper embossed scabbard with a series of three leafed clovers between brass bands. The blade](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/332532/179346448_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717627095)
![19th C Japanese Meiji Brass Page Turner: A 19th century Japanese Meiji period brass page turner having a cherry blossom tree motif with cranes on the handle.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6476/330004/177918898_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715806922)
![JAPANESE KATANA SWORD: Meiji Sword with naggresive damascene hada, later furnishings including mylar wrap over the flat end scabbard, WWII handle wrap over vintage bronze menuki and kashira, long brass habaki, cast iron tsu](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331421/178761594_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928022)
![(2) JAPANESE MIXED METAL MINIATURE VASES: (2) Meiji Period Baluster Form Vases, in brass, copper and silver, with matching bird and flower decoration - one on copper and the other on brass, 4 1/4" high, 1 3/4" diam.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331421/178761584_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928022)
News about Meiji 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 […]