![HOLOSTERIC BAROMETER: Gold-plated brass, 1 stamp HPBN, edge of the bezel and base fluted, round ring, base smooth, rotating bezel. Movement: raw brass N.35. It is composed of an aneroid capsule. D: 53 cm, H. 18.6 mm,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5889/330325/178069859_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716124879)
Brass Scientific & Medical Objects
![HOLOSTERIC BAROMETER: Gold-plated brass, 1 stamp HPBN, edge of the bezel and base fluted, round ring, base smooth, rotating bezel. Movement: raw brass N.35. It is composed of an aneroid capsule. D: 53 cm, H. 18.6 mm,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5889/330325/178069859_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716124879)
![BRASS TELESCOPE ON TRIPOD WOOD STAND: Vintage Solid Brass telescope, on wood stand. No markings, works well. 30"x58" opened. Closed 6"x58". Weight approx 45 lbs](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8708/332766/179533454_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718140169)
![Binnacle, L. J. Harri Amsterdam Sestrel Compass: Brass binnacle holds and protects floating compass made by L. J. Harri, Amsterdam; compass can be illuminated by an oil burner / lamp mounted on side of binnacle and accessible by a hinged brass door;](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1133/333050/179830097_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718220137)
![Ornate Brass Screw Top Nautical Maritime Compass: Very cool piece in excellent condition. We do not know its age and there are no manufacturer marks. This is Not an Antique. Multiple Photos Posted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178178286_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![Ornate Brass Nautical Screw top Perpetual Calendar Compass: Very cool piece in excellent condition. We do not know its age and there are no manufacturer marks. This is Not an Antique. Multiple Photos Posted](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6629/330447/178178285_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716900560)
![A Boxed Three Drawer Brass Telescope 15 cm (fully extended), 7cm (retracted): A Boxed Three Drawer Brass Telescope 15 cm (fully extended), 7cm (retracted)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332660/179449696_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717770487)
![EARLY ADVERTISING THERMOMETERS LOT: Antique Advertising Thermometers Lot. Including: Prentice & Son New York Brass on Oak, Advertising Stanford New York, Broder, Palmer Brass Candy Thermometer.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1379/331101/178485793_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716581494)
![VTG Telescope with Case: An Antique Brass Telescope is a functional piece of art that dates back to an era of discovery and exploration. The telescope and mount are brass and supported on a wooden tripod stand. The telescope](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7769/332408/179276916_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304883)
![A small vintage brass pocket telescope 10 cm: A small vintage brass pocket telescope 10 cm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3161/332663/179452649_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717773100)
![WAS Benson : An Arts & Crafts brass and copper telescopic oil lamp stand with foliate detail and: WAS Benson : An Arts & Crafts brass and copper telescopic oil lamp stand with foliate detail and quatreform base. Stamped Patent. Approx. 54 1/2" high (shortest) Please Note - we do not make reference](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1605/332685/179718417_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718122165)
![An Antique Sterling Brass and Wood Thermometer: 10 1/8" tall](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3256/332021/179163051_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717369780)
![7" Solid Brass Alidade Compass: 7" Solid Brass Alidade Compass The Brass Alidade Compass with Telescope and Bubble Level is a beautiful desktop nautical gem or can rest perfectly on a mantel or bookshelf. This solid brass alida](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/332762/179524735_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717789260)
![Antique Brass Telescope: This lot contains a Antique Brass Telescope. It is approx 1 3/4" x 1 3/4" x 9 3/4" and it weighs about 1.2lbs. Overall the Telescope is in good used condition with some light wear from use](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6056/333370/180007761_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718332693)
![(2) GERMANY COMPASSES - BOTH WORKING: small brass needs time to register direction - LARGE SILVER NICE](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7285/332779/179715983_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718025368)
![WORKING BRASS FIELD COMPASS: HIKING / CAMPING - approx 4" LONG - NICE CONDITION](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7285/332779/179715981_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718025368)
![Turned Mahagony Wood and Brass Compass: 2 3/4" Wide x 1 1/4" Tall Reserve: $25.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $8.00 to anywhere within the contiguous U.S. International: Foreign shipping rates are determined by destination. Internation](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179635625_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Brass Wood Box Compass: 3.3″ x 3.3″ x 0.9″ The antique-style wood box compass is a captivating tribute to the navigational instruments of old. Encased in a beautifully crafted wooden box, it evokes a sense](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179635824_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![Vintage opera brass Binoculars: Vintage opera brass Binoculars Please view all photos as they are part of the description and condition of this Item, Feel free to contact me with questions or picture requests! Used Item AS IS](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7102/332250/179193308_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717620534)
![Antique Binoculars Brass LeMair Fabt Paris: Antique Binoculars Brass LeMair Fabt Paris These are a pair of antique 19th-century binoculars most likely used for the opera. These are made of brass, metal, and Optical Glass. These actually work pr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6056/333367/180005486_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718331926)
![An Edwardian brass telescopic standard lamp,: An Edwardian brass telescopic standard lamp, modelled as a corinthian column on stepped base with lion paw feet, with green fabric shade 165cm high with shade](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333109/179824741_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267767)
![Floor Standing Brass/Leather Harbor Master Telescope 30" - Leather: Floor Standing Brass/Leather Harbor Master Telescope 30" - Leather The Nautical Brass-Leather Telescope 30” is a true nautical gem that can serve as a functional telescope or a symbol of se](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/331353/178720871_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716834955)
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 […]