![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)
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![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)
![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)
![Gimbaled Brass Dolphin Ship's Compass: A gimbaled brass ship's compass with brass dolphin supports mounted on a shaped wooden base. 10in tall x 18in wide. | Philadelphia Metro area delivery, NYC curbside delivery, and international third-p](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/881/333491/180081751_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718400481)
![Seth Thomas Brass Ships Wheel Clock: Seth Thomas brass ships wheel clock. 9" D..](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210462_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![Miniature Tintype Album, Autograph & B'day Books: 1. 19th century photo album containing 95 miniature tintype portraits, brown leather with raised decoration and gilt accents, brass hasp; 5" x 3 1/2", 1" thick---2. 19th century autograph book contain](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1133/333050/179830418_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718220137)
![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)
![Religious Icon: Religious Icon painted on wood. Adorned with brass. 12 1/2" x 10 1/2". Provenance: The Edward Herrmann Estate, Salisbury Connecticut.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1122/332252/179210644_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717432170)
![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)
![Antique Japanese Samurai Metal JINGASA Hat Helmet with Brass & Copper Mount.: Antique Japanese Samurai Metal JINGASA Hat Helmet with Brass & Copper Mount. Size: Regular Adult. Scull Stand is not included. ~ . Detailed condition reports are not included in this catalog. For addi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425151_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![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)
![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)
![Rare 15th-17th C. Japanese Samurai TESSEN, a Heavy Iron Battle Mace Helmet Breaker, with Copper or: Rare 15th-17th C. Japanese Samurai TESSEN, a Heavy Iron Battle Mace Helmet Breaker, with Copper or Brass Inlays and Latter Braided Wrist-strap. Rare Early Weapon, Capable of Delivering Devastating Blo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4247/333735/180425087_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718823463)
![OLD CHINESE ANTIQUE SNUFF BOTTLE: THIS ITEM H:3.1 in/8 cm W: 2.9 in/7 cm Weight: 106 g. FEATURES 1. Handmade and decorated. 2. In a unique shape. 3. Old.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828525_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715989087)
![CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS ENAMEL SNUFF BOTTLE QIAN LONG: THIS ITEM H: 3.1 in/8 cm W: 1.8 in/4.5 cm D: 1 in/2.5 cm Weight: FEATURES 1. Hand painted dragon images, lucky clouds, and the dragon flies into the sky. 2. Marked QIAN LONG NIAN ZHI (QIAN LONG NIAN:](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828619_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715992477)
![PAIR OF CHINESE ANTIQUE BRASS BIRDS SNUFF BOTTLE: THIS ITEMH: 3 in/8 cm W: 2.5 in/6 cm D: 1 in/2.5 cm Weight FEATURES 1. Hand painted dragon and phoenix. 2. The meaning of the pictures: LONG FENG CHENG XIANG/????which means the dragon and phoenix pre](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7079/329706/177828572_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715989250)
![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)
![Vintage Lions International Club Fraternal Order Brass Cigar Box: DESCRIPTION: Vintage Lions International Club fraternal order brass lion figurine cigar box, with a wooden interior and a brass exterior, and a lion shaped handle. With Lions International Club hallma](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1373/333356/179999513_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718316287)
![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)
![SUSQUEHANNA RIVER CANVASBACK DRAKE DECOY: WITH BRASS TAG BEARING IRA KEPNER WASHINGTONBORO](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7573/333258/179913402_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718304971)
![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)
![VINTAGE CAST IRON LEAD & METAL TOY LOT: Vintage Cast Iron, Lead and Metal Toy Lot. Including 4 Miniature Cannons, Louisville KY Sportsman on Horse, Betsy Ross House Philly PA Brass Horse, Army Sargeant on Horseback Lead, American Indian Lea](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1379/331101/178485802_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716581494)
![Early 20th C. General Fire Ext 250PSI Gauge, Providence RI: A nice early 20th C. (1903 dated) brass steam or air gauge, 250 PSI rated, from the General Fire Extinguisher Co. / Providence Plant in Providence, Rhode Island. Measures 5 5/8" diameter. Polish it up](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/176939241_11_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![Antique WWI Trench Art Brass Shell Vase, Monogrammed: This gorgeous vase is the work of a creative soldier during WWI. Ruffle edge, monogrammed JLS with oak leaf and scroll designs. Pulled "stem" reeded and matching base that appears applied. Bullet cali](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2740/333147/179861870_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718236394)
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![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 […]