![Benjamin Rittenhouse (PA, ca. 1740-1825), Surveyor's Brass Compass: Benjamin Rittenhouse (PA, ca. 1740-1825), Surveyor's Brass Compassthe center of the silvered dial is signed and dated BENJAMIN , RITTENHOUSE ; FECIT * 1786 *; other elements such as the vanes, casing,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/250/331866/179029508_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717182215)
Brass Scientific & Medical Objects
![Benjamin Rittenhouse (PA, ca. 1740-1825), Surveyor's Brass Compass: Benjamin Rittenhouse (PA, ca. 1740-1825), Surveyor's Brass Compassthe center of the silvered dial is signed and dated BENJAMIN , RITTENHOUSE ; FECIT * 1786 *; other elements such as the vanes, casing,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/250/331866/179029508_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717182215)
![Victorian Josh Somalvico Stick Barometer: Victorian Josh Somalvico Stick Barometer. Mahogany case, with carved inverted acorn to crest, over inset barometer,and turned body over gilt brass footing, and with gilt brass cuff and mounting plate.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/332632/179412630_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717721695)
![19th Century J Hughes Ship Stick Barometer Thermometer: 19th Century J Hughes Ship Stick Barometer Thermometer.* Rosewood case, with inset barometer, over the inset thermometer, with gilt brass mounting cuff and wood mount, over cylindrical brass base. J.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/332632/179412632_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717721695)
![EARLY MARINE TELESCOPE BY FRITH, LONDON: Mid-19th c. Hand Held Three-Draw Telescope by Peter Frith, London, with brass case and mahogany clad main body, first draw engraved "Frith, London", 7 3/4" long (closed), 24" long (open).](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763183_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![19th Century J Hicks Ship's Stick Barometer Thermometer: 19th Century J Hicks Ship's Stick Barometer Thermometer. Walnut case, with inset barometer, over the inset thermometer, with gilt brass mounting cuff and mount, over cylindrical brass base. J. HICKS/](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/332632/179412631_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717721695)
![Francis Watkins 24-Inch Brass Telescope on Stand, London, 18th C.: Francis Watkins (1723 -1791) brass reflecting telescope with a 23 1/2” primary tube, 4 1/2" eyepiece extension tube, and 9" sighting tube with crosshairs; sliding screw rod focusi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370416_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![Lot 2 Vtg Brass Telescope & Vtg American Flag: Lot of 2 vintage brass telescope spyglass, at 6 inches long at shortest length and 1 vintage American flag with Embroidered stars. Approx 7 inches long. Moderate wearing to telescope and flag. Vintage](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/330415/178125486_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716239989)
![BRONZE AND BRASS TELESCOPE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH C: A bronze and brass telescope with a wooden tripod stand. Circa late 19th or early 20th century. The telescope is mounted on a stand with three curved wooden legs tied with a chain. Unmarked. Antique M](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957219_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![19th c. Mahogany Barometer: 19th c. mahogany and brass barometer. Glass as is. 40" L..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179211095_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Brass telescope on tripod base, adjustable, not old, by Stanley, London.: Brass telescope on tripod base, adjustable, not old, by Stanley, London.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1276/332677/179462238_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717776085)
![Vintage Radio, Binoculars + More: Binoculars "Silver" brand, another pair of "Vomega" binoculars in original case. Crosley WWII commemorative radio, Antique dresser box (9.5" x 6") with no key. Untested brass desk clock.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1060/332188/179160932_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717361634)
![Antique Brass Collapsible Telescope: Size: 16" long (at longest) x 6" long (at shortest) x 1 1/2" wide (at widest) Condition: In good antique condition with a natural patina. See photos.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7998/331555/178871942_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717010513)
![BRASS GIMBALED SHIP'S BAROMETER: Marine Stick Barometer, by R.N. Desterro, Lisbon, in brass case with silvered dial marked "J.J.B.L.M. - R.N. Desterro, Lisbon, in gimbaled brass and hardwood wall mount, 37" high, 5 1/2" x 10".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763168_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![Nautical Marine Brass & Wood Ship Binnacle Compass: An antique salvaged marine artifact featuring a brass and wooden ship's binnacle and interior compass. The binnacle has a cylindrical wood form with brass mountings, supported on a round brass base. I](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4708/332906/179691679_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971821)
![Victorian Marine London Nautical Brass Telescope 18in: Very Ornate / Awesome Looking / Great Condition / Opens to Nearly 18 Inches Long / This is Not an Antique / This is a Working Collectible Decorative Shelf Piece / Multiple Photos Posted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178178279_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![Nautical Compass in Brass Inlay Box: Size: 6" tall x 6" wide x 6" deep Condition: Good vintage condition](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7998/331555/178871940_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717010513)
![Awesome Gold/Brass Military Prismatic Compass: Beautiful Condition – Multiple Photos Posted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178178276_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![19TH C. BRITISH INLAID ROSEWOOD WHEEL BAROMETER: Regency Era Barometer by Zerboni & Co., Calton Str., Edinburgh, in polished rosewood with mother-of-pearl inlay, topped with a swan's neck pediment and brass finial, engraved silvered dials, throat mo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763618_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![5 Section Brass Telescope: 5 Section Brass Telescope w/Cap, Unmarked in GD Cond. 26"L Extended - 8 1/2"L. Closed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/945/332676/179494304_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717781985)
![E Vion Brass French Brass Telescope & Tripod Stand: French brass 1-draw telescope by Etablissement Vion, mid 20th century, mounted to an adjustable height oak tripod stand. Overall very good condition. Telescope 48" fully extended, lens 3"w; stand 51"h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8350/325482/179684670_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718136457)
![Lot of 9 mortar & pestles 19th & 20th C. Brass, Porcelain & Wood: A lot of nine (9) 19th & 20th C. Mortar & Pestles ranging from 1.75" to 6.5" in height. Four wooden, one in brass, remainder in vitrified china/porcelain. One has age split, remainder in good shape.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/176939622_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![Victorian Brass Telescope on Stand: Property from a Private Collection, Ponte Vedra, FL Description: Victorian Brass Telescope on Stand , brass and leather telescope with brass and wood tripod stand. Height of stand collapsed: 61 in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4098/332500/179390558_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717709726)
News about Brass Scientific & Medical 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 […]