![A 16th Century Important Signature Japanese Wakazashi Samurai Sword, Not Katana: A fine Japanese late 1500s signed Bizen Nori Mitsu, possible the first/second generation, out of the wood work, interesting fittings, brass chased dragon, namban tsuba incased brass, wooden handle, bl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646098_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
Brass Weapons & Armor
![A 16th Century Important Signature Japanese Wakazashi Samurai Sword, Not Katana: A fine Japanese late 1500s signed Bizen Nori Mitsu, possible the first/second generation, out of the wood work, interesting fittings, brass chased dragon, namban tsuba incased brass, wooden handle, bl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646098_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![A 19th Century Early 20th Century Japanese Tanto Samurai Sword Beautiful Hamon Temper, Signed: A beautiful signed, Kane Take, hand-forged Tanto with a Gunome temper, no nicks, original, outstanding polish, munei, including a kozuka knife, kozuka blade is signed, handle needs repair, needs mekug](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646093_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Japanese WW2 Naval Officer?s Dress Dirk Dagger: Japanese WW2 naval officer's dress dirk dagger. Rare single brass Tsuba. The blade is plain and the dirk comes complete with a wooden lacquered scabbard. Origin story claims bullet damage to scabbard.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7437/333103/180089449_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718396064)
![El Casco Hand Crank Pencil Sharpener Gold Black: El Casco Spain brass black lacquered and 23k gold-plated sharpener. Stamped on the front. Magnifying glass on the top and a tray that can be removed. Measures 6 inches H x 4.25 deep x 4.75 inches incl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179256006_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![18th C. Antique Tulwar "TEGHA" Elaborate Broad Saber: 18th century to early 19th century massive tulwar "TEGHA" broad saber. The thick 29 inch curved blade elaborately decorated with brass to both sides depicting tigers, elephants and nobles in panels be](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4859/333873/180406002_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718764212)
![Antique Very Old Japanese Samurai Sword Iron TSUBA with Relief Brass Oni Demon.: Antique Very Old Japanese Samurai Sword Iron TSUBA with Relief Brass Oni Demon. Size: 2 5/8 " x 2 1/4". ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For additional information, inc](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425150_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword in WW II Mounts. Mystery Blade, Mekugi Replaced with Permanent Brass: Japanese Samurai KATANA Sword in WW II Mounts. Mystery Blade, Mekugi Replaced with Permanent Brass Rivet. Nice Dragon Mounts. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 38", Blade length : 24 3/4". ~](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425135_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Civil War Officer's Saber & Model 1851 Belt: A 19th century American Civil War Period Officer's saber and belt. Single branch brass guard and pommel with embossed leather grip and curved blade. Union Model 1851 Brown leather belt with Brass buck](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/999/333917/180425504_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718817990)
![Rare pre WW II Japanese KYU GUNTO Sword with Gilt Brass Mounts & Stingray Grip. Koto era Muromachi: Rare pre WW II Japanese KYU GUNTO Sword with Gilt Brass Mounts & Stingray Grip. Koto era Muromachi Period Mumei Blade, Circa 1450-1500s. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 37", Blade length :](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425110_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![Fabulous Quality French Napoleonic era English Navy Officer's Dirk Naval Dagger.: Fabulous Quality French Napoleonic era English Navy Officer's Dirk Naval Dagger. Fine Engraved Chiseled and Fire Gilt Brass Furniture with Delicately Carved Grip. Deeply Curved Blade with Gold Inlaid](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425212_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![A 19TH CENTURY BRASS ROMANTIC DAGGER: A 19TH CENTURY BRASS ROMANTIC DAGGER with figural hilt and pierced brass scabbard, double edged steel blade. (30cm overall)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6817/333566/180158817_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718405632)
![RARE PERSIAN GAUNTLET PATA SWORD ELEPHANT HEAD WITH LONG TURNK FIGURE: RARE PERSIAN GAUNTLET PATA SWORD ELEPHANT HEAD WITH LONG TURNK FIGURE.Brass plated Gauntlet Pata sword Elephant head figures. Made : Made of hand forged steel, hand hammered brass plated. Reverse of G](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5766/331510/178826554_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717136930)
![ARMOUR SIKH WARRIOR BATTLE HELMET BUMP TOP KHANDA SYMBOL & HOLY SIKH KHANDA SIGN FLYING BIRDS BRASS: ARMOUR SIKH WARRIOR BATTLE HELMET BUMP TOP KHANDA SYMBOL & HOLY SIKH KHANDA SIGN FLYING BIRDS BRASS FITTING .. Province : Asia. Made : Made hand forged steel , hand hammered and hand chiseled. The Sik](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5766/331510/178826556_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717136930)
![GERMAN WWII DOVE HEAD OFFICER SWORD ~ MAKER MARKED: German WWII Officer Sword. Maker Markings on the blade. Steel scabbard, brass mounts, wrapped grip. Total length (inside scabbard if present) : 35 1/2", Blade length : 29". ~ . Detailed condition repo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425173_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![The Northern Boundary Damascus Dagger: Custom Handmade Damascus Steel Dagger Hunting Dagger Knife Handle Walnut Wood with Brass Spacer Damascus Steel Blade with 256 Layers on it. HARDNESS 56-60 H R C VERY HIGH QUALITY GENUINE LEATHER SHEAT](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/331353/178720617_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716834955)
![The Northern Boundary Damascus Dagger: Custom Handmade Damascus Steel Dagger Hunting Dagger Knife Handle Walnut Wood with Brass Spacer Damascus Steel Blade with 256 Layers on it. HARDNESS 56-60 H R C VERY HIGH QUALITY GENUINE LEATHER SHEAT](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6628/332300/179219700_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717442221)
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 […]