![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)
![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 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)
![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 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)
![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)
![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)
![ANTIQUE TRIPLE FACE LIGHTHOUSE CLOCK/BAROMETER.: Antique brass and copper lighthouse form clock, three faces with barometer, thermometer and clock, small compass at top. Metal dials. 10.5”H x 5”W.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6170/333768/180430093_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718828559)
![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)
![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)
![Circa 1911-1920. Manufactured by GENERAL OPTICAL CO, OPHTHALMOMETER: Circa 1911-1920. Manufactured by GENERAL OPTICAL CO, OPHTHALMOMETER. Measure 26" X 19" X 13". Provenance: One Person Private Estate Central Florida. Please copy and paste the URL link below](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6247/333259/180325085_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718739158)
![Regency Thos. Culpepper telescope converted lamp: Regency Thos. Culpepper telescope converted lamp, Dated 1820, England, antique brass, mounted to wood base and issuing stem ending in double-cluster socket, the canister engraved "Made in London/1820,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/188/333755/180612499_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719099552)
![Restoration Hardware Brass Telescoping Library Lamp: Restoration HardwareDimensions: H 23 x W 8 x D 8 inchesNOTE: Good conditionProperty from an Anchorage, KY home](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6806/333685/180278045_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718734413)
![A Bushnell Harbormaster Brass Telescope: on wooden tripod 34 1/2 in. (87.6 cm.) long](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1285/334060/180500821_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718914994)
![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 French Thermometer Barometer 9" Diam: Brass French Thermometer Barometer 9" Diam](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/326/333946/180442980_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718854120)
![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)
![A Howard Miller Brass Ship's Clock and Barometer: each with brushed steel dial Hieght 3 in. (7.6 cm.), Diameter: 5 1/2 in. (14 cm.)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1285/334205/180595756_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719033432)
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 […]