![CUTLASS SABER 5617 WITH BRASS CLOSED GUARD: A cutlass saber with a curved steel blade has a heavy closed brass guard, a wooden handle with brass and a leather scabbard. The scabbard is marked with 5617. Collectible Arms And Armour, Cold Weapons](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/336405/181909869_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720792636)
Brass Weapons & Armor
![CUTLASS SABER 5617 WITH BRASS CLOSED GUARD: A cutlass saber with a curved steel blade has a heavy closed brass guard, a wooden handle with brass and a leather scabbard. The scabbard is marked with 5617. Collectible Arms And Armour, Cold Weapons](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/336405/181909869_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720792636)
![MILITARIA. U.S. M-1840 Light Artillery Saber.: An enlisted U.S.M. 1840 Light Artillery Saber most surely executed by Ames. This saber features a brass "D" guard with a partial inspector mark "A H C" (A. H. Clark) and a "1&](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/483/336502/181979731_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720816468)
![Beautiful knife, stone & brass, dog head decoration, oriental, mid 20th century: Beautiful knife, stone & brass, dog head decoration, oriental, mid 20th century. Total length approx. 36 cm. Blade length 16.5 cm.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8802/331250/178632467_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719241638)
![Military & Civilian Knives Hatchets Grenade: United States, An empty 40mm MK2 brass shell casing; a British Enfield spike bayonet; a dummy practice grenade; a pocket knife; two small lances; and a small hatchet marked "MARBLE'S". ,.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3954/336785/182280728_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721321297)
![Artillery Brass Shell Art vase: Artillery Brass Shell Art vase standing 12 1/4 inches tall. A unique trench art work hand hammered and a spent shell casing converted into a beautiful vase.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5352/332975/179835451_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718390366)
![Mid 19th C Spanish Navaja Folding Knife: Mid 19th C Spanish Navaja Folding Knife Clip point blade with hand engraved panel. Horn grip scales and brass mounts. L47.5cm (open) PROVENANCE: From the collection of the late Warren Mallard](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/576/335462/181248759_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720055818)
![Traditional Spanish Navaja Folding Knife: Traditional Spanish Navaja Folding Knife Long narrow spear point blade, with horn and brass scale grips. L37.5cm (open) PROVENANCE: From the collection of the late Warren Mallard](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/576/335462/181248760_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720055818)
![Antique Polish Hussars KARABELA Shamshir Sword, Layered Steel Blade, Brass Hilt Mounts.: Antique Polish Hussars KARABELA Shamshir Sword, Layered Steel Blade, Brass Hilt Mounts. Full Length 34 inch Blade Length 28 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8198/337361/182590089_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721854574)
![NATIVE AMERICAN MACHETE OR SWORD: IRON BLADE (10 1/2" L.) WITH WRAPPED ANTLER HANDLE. DECORATED SHEATH WITH ROWS OF BEADS, BRASS TACKING , BELLS AND MORE. TOTAL SIZE 22" L. TERMS: PLEASE READ CAREFULLY - Terms for Purchasing and Shipp](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/942/335779/181532987_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720458193)
![TURKISH SHAMSHIR: Late 18th century-1800. Brass hilt, formerly gilt with elegant cross guard and horn grips. 31 1/4" curved blade with double narrow back fullers. The forte with a large inscription panel each side, in](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/337260/182520818_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721662940)
![Unusual German WWII Dagger with Brass Skull and Bones Mounts.: Unusual German WWII Dagger with Brass Skull and Bones Mounts. Full Length 17.5 inch Blade Length 10 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8198/337361/182625519_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721854574)
![Vintage French Brass Mechanical Shelf Mantel Desk Clock to Fix: Described By:Michelle CNX VX.1 NFD Title: Vintage French Brass Mechanical Shelf Mantel Desk Clock to Fix Description:Vintage French Brass Mechanical Shelf Mantel Desk Clock to Fix Condition of piece:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1479/332611/180666549_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719512222)
![Mogul Dagger w/ Jade Handle: A Mogul dagger with spinach and grey jade handle. Blade is beveled on both sides and tapers to point. Ornate gilt brass at base of blade at the handle. Grip of handle spinach jade with grey jade decor](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6591/337294/182536586_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721711323)
![Very Good Austro-Hungarian WWI Officer Sword by WKC SOLINGEN: Very Good Austro-Hungarian WWI Officer Sword by WKC SOLINGEN, ornate chiseled basket guard with traces of original gilt finish over brass remaining. Full Length 39 inch Blade Length 33 inch](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8198/337361/182625559_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721854574)
![19th C Shona War Axe: 19th C Shona War Axe Crescent blade on hardwood haft, with fine brass wire binding. (L60cm) PROVENANCE: From the collection of the late George Fennell](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/576/335462/181248862_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720055818)
![MASSIVE UNKNOWN EUROPEAN PARTISAN: 28 ¾” length with iron head mounted with brass G R V and crown. Made of thick sheet with medially ridged spear point. Baluster base over brass mount. Pitted overall. Claimed by the seller](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/337260/182520854_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721662940)
![MEDITERRANEAN PEASANT’S DAGGER: Late 18th century-1800. 4 5/8” wedge section slightly clipped point blade. Wood hilt with fine turned pommel. The grip sheathed in brass. Right side with seam slightly ridged for better purchase](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/337260/182520647_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721662940)
![Fine Double edge Ken Sword in Signed Koshirae: This sword is from Meiji Era This double edged sword is in a shape known as a Ken. The brass mounts are all brass and adorned in its entirety with embossed plaques depicting both flora and fauna. A sm](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8198/337361/182590179_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721854574)
![CHINESE SHORT SWORD, 19TH CENTURY: 14 ¼” tapered medially ridged blade. Reeded wood grip. Brass hilt and scabbard mounts relief decorated in floral and bat motifs. Sanded ray skin covered scabbard. Complete including the s](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/337260/182520816_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721662940)
![Soli People Axe, Chongwe Zaire.: Soli People Axe, Chongwe Zaire. Blade made from recycled chisel? The haft decorated with brass studs. (L39cm) PROVENANCE: From the collection of the late George Fennell](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/576/335462/181248860_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1720055818)
![ARMOR MUSEUM LEVEL WARRIOR BRASS SHIELD HAND EMBOSSED EAGLE BIRDS FIGURE: Incredible Armor Mughal warrior brass helmet. Made of hand forged brass , hand hammered and chiseled. Entire surface of helmet has many incredible embossed Eagle bird figures. The surface of helmet ha](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5766/335727/182414258_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721472476)
![OTTOMAN PERIOD MOROCCAN JAMBIYA: 19th century or earlier. 8” curved double edged blade with inscribed circle to the forte. Original tool finish and pitting. Wood hilt with brass base and copper crest cover. Copper scabbard with](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/337260/182520762_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721662940)
![American Civil War Model 1860 Staff and Field Officers Sword. Rare Brass Grip: American Civil War Model 1860 Staff and Field Officers Sword. Rare Brass Grip Full Length 37 Blade Length 30](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8198/337361/182625661_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721854574)
![SPANISH RAPIER, 18TH CENTURY: Cruciform hilt in the Renaissance Revival spirit of the second half of the 18th century. Brass hilt with palmette guard terminals. Basket weave pattern grip with reeded sides inset with a heraldic shi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1478/337260/182520553_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1721662940)
News about Brass Weapons & Armor
![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 […]