![LOT STEINS, SPURS, MEERSCHAUM PIPE & OSLRR LOCK: Eclectic lot of collectible includes: R. Merkelbach Stein, Western Germany stein, 2 pairs of old spurs, a single spur, a iron horse bit, a Oregon Short Line brass railroad lock and key, and a Meerscha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/329920/177882991_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715720689)
Brass Tobacciana
![LOT STEINS, SPURS, MEERSCHAUM PIPE & OSLRR LOCK: Eclectic lot of collectible includes: R. Merkelbach Stein, Western Germany stein, 2 pairs of old spurs, a single spur, a iron horse bit, a Oregon Short Line brass railroad lock and key, and a Meerscha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/329920/177882991_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715720689)
![Lanzhou China Antique Brass Water Pipe: Water pipe or hookah from Lanzhou in northwestern China. Antique, likely from the 19th century, these items were once popular during the peak of the opium trade. Features a long curved mouthpiece and](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/331906/179053557_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717190599)
![A 14kt Gold Cigarette Case, Christofle Silver Plated Palmistry Hand, and Three Cigarette Cases: Comprising: R. Blackinton 14 kt. gold cigarette case, approximately 70 dwts., length 4 inches; Christofle palmistry hand, length 7 1/2 inches; chromed-metal and brass cigarette case engraved Lesh/Isle](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/292/330597/178279412_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716409282)
![Antique Chinese Brass Opium Lamp/Lighter: Likely 19th to early 20th century. Antique brass opium lamp or lighter, crafted in China, the small burner which channels the heat upwards to a small opening. The item has a beautiful pierced design a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/331906/179053558_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717190599)
![German Erhard & Sohne Gilt Brass Humidor: German Erhard & Sohne Gilt Brass Humidor, circa early 20th century, with floral motif and wood lined interior on four bracket feet, stamped "E" to underside. 2"H x 5.25" W x 3.25" D. Provenance: From](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/328672/177029406_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714762352)
![Antq 1904 Worlds Fair Match Box W Cigarette Cutter: Antique match box, Silver toned over brass, marked 1904 palace of manufacturers St. Louis embossed with images of the buildings. 1 end opens to store matches, the other end holds a blade for cutting c](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/330415/178759782_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716912376)
![BRASS FIGURAL LION CIGAR LIGHTER / LAMP: BRASS FIGURAL LION CIGAR LIGHTER / LAMP, in standing position, engraved with hair and dot decoration, tail serves as a handle, upright ears with dip holder between, lighter is extended from the mouth.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1107/332767/179529200_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717788471)
![Antique English Inlaid Brass Wooden Cigar Box: DESCRIPTION: Antique English cigar box composed of an overall wooden foundation decorated on the outside with brass floral and geometric inlays and brass handles on the right and left sides. Hinged li](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/332325/179230244_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717450977)
![OLD CHINESE ANTIQUE PURE COPPER SNUFF BOTTLE: THIS ITEM H: 2.6 in/6.5 cm W: 1.5 in/4 cm D: 0.2 in/0.5 cm W: 31 g. FEATURES 1. Made in pure brass. 2. Old.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828461_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715988797)
![PAIR OF CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE WITH BIRDS: THIS ITEMH: 2.8 in/7 cm W: 1.7 in/4.5 cm D: 0.6 in/1.7 cm Weight: 72 g/each. FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI. 2. Hand painted kingfishers, symbolizing loyal, chaste, and getting grey hair to old](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828657_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716001517)
![American Brass Mounted Large Cigar Box: American brass mounted large cigar humidor box with lid. Thick lobed glass sectioned off by foliate brass panels. Leaf design to brass sections on lid, finial lid. Weight Approx., 12.5 lbs Measures Ap](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6537/330416/178125093_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718052847)
![Good Chinese Cloisonne Enamel on Brass Snuff Bottle: Good Chinese Cloisonne Enamel on Brass Snuff Bottle Signed on the underside. The tapered oval body with raised enamel foliage, each side set with a seed pearl centering a blossom, conforming cap with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1415/329115/177474370_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717446512)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS CLOISONNE ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE: THIS ITEM H:3.3 in/8.5 cm W: 2.2 in/5.5 cm D: 1.3 in/3.5 cm Weight: 80 g FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI:1736-1796. 2.Hand painted. 3. Old.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828601_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715989500)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE PAIR OF MANDARIN DUCK BRASS SNUFF BOTTLE: THIS ITEM H: 3 in/7.5 cm W: 2.8 in/7 cm D: 1.5 in/3.8 cm Weight: 86 g FEATUREA 1. Hand painted Mandarin ducks, lotus, and water. 2. The pictures symbolize love. 3. Old.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828654_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715991821)
![CHINESE VINTAGE WELL DECORATED BRASS SNUFF BOTTLE: THIS ITEMH: 3 in/7.5 cm W: 2.5 in/6 cm D: 1 in/2.5 cm Weight: 65 g. FEATURES 1. Marked Qian Long Nian Zhi (Qian Long Nian: 1736-1796). 2. Hand painted dragons and lucky clouds. 3. Dragons flying in t](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828460_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715988769)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE HAND PAINTED BIRDS AND FLOWERS QIAN LONG MARK: THIS ITEM H: 2.8 in/7 cm W: 1.8 in/4.5 cm D: 0.9 in/2.5 cm Weight: 69 g. FEATURES 1. Hand painted birds, flowers and more. 2. The bottle is in a noble royal color. 3 Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI (The pe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828441_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715988460)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE WITH FISHES QIAN LONG NARK: THIS ITEM H: 2.9 in/ cm W: 1.7 in/4.2 cm D: 0.6 in/1.7 cm Weight: 75 g FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI. QIAN LONG NIAN: 1736-1796. 2. Hand painted lotus and fishes. According to homonym, the pic](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828656_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715991490)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS SNUFF BOTTLE MARKED QIAN LONG: THIS ITEM H: 2.8 in/7 cm W: .8 in/4.5 cm D: 0.8 in/2 cm Weight: 103 g. FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI (QIANLONGNIAN? 1736-1796). 2. Hand painted birds and flowers. 3. The picture metaphorically](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828649_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715991982)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE BUDDHA IMAGE: THIS ITEM H: 2.8 in/7 cm W: 1.8 in/4 cm D: 0.8 in/1.8 cm Weight: 72 g. FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI. 2. Hand painted Guan Yin (the Sanskrit Avalokitasvara) statue on the lotus follower. 3. Th](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828591_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715989463)
![PARE OF CHINESE DRAGON PHOENIX SNUFF BOTTLES QIAN LONG MARK: THIS ITEM H: 3 in/7.5 cm W: 2.3 in/6 cm D: 1 in/2.5 cm Weight: 65 g. FEATURES 1. Hand painted lucky clouds and dragons. 2. Marked Qian Long Nian Zhi (1736-1796). 3. Symbolizes great futures.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828458_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715988735)
![PAIR OF CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE QIAN LONG MARK: THIS ITEM H: 2.8 in/7 cm W: 1.7 in/4.5 cm D: 0.6 in/1.7 cm Weight: 72 g/each FEATURES 1. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI. QIAN LONG NIAN: 1736-1796. 2. Hand painted cranes, representing longevity; kingfishe](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828658_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715991403)
![Mid Century Modern Brass Globe Cigarette Holder: Mid-century modern brass or similar metal cigarette holder or ashtray in the form of a globe. Ring around the globe rotates to reveal and interior compartment to hold cigarettes or small objects. Poss](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/9234/331906/179053402_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717190599)
![Southern Railway - Brass Heart Signal Lock, Conductors Cap Badge, Ashtray and Yale Lock: Group of Southern Railway hardware and ephemera highlighted by an A&W brass heartshaped lock with So. Ry. Signal cast in the front panel and A&W stamped on the key cover. No key included with this log](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7489/331732/178959382_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717086265)
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]