![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)
Brass Scientific & Medical Objects
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Brass Pocket Compass flip lid Signal mirror with bag: 2 1/2" tall 1 7/8" Wide Nice reproduction of an antique compass with pocket watch type lid. The lid opens with the push of the button on the top. When opened the polished inside of the lid makes for a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179636017_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
![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)
![Brass Timekeeping Sundial with Top Pocket Compass Watch: 2" Round Nice reproduction of an antique sundial, compass with lid referenced in several antique reference books. See "Collectors Illustrated Encyclopedia of The American Revolution" by George Neumann](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/332836/179636015_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718142814)
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 […]