![19th Century J Hicks Ship's Stick Barometer Thermometer: 19th Century J Hicks Ship's Stick Barometer Thermometer. Walnut case, with inset barometer, over the inset thermometer, with gilt brass mounting cuff and mount, over cylindrical brass base. J. HICKS/](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/332632/179412631_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717721695)
Brass Collectibles
![19th Century J Hicks Ship's Stick Barometer Thermometer: 19th Century J Hicks Ship's Stick Barometer Thermometer. Walnut case, with inset barometer, over the inset thermometer, with gilt brass mounting cuff and mount, over cylindrical brass base. J. HICKS/](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1098/332632/179412631_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717721695)
![3 Pcs. Civil War Union Model 1855 Infantry Equipment: Three (3) Civil War Union Infantry accouterments including a Model 1855 leather cartridge box with oval 1839 Pattern brass US buckle and metal liners, a leather waist belt with oval 1839 Pattern](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/525/332535/179370706_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717684324)
![ADOLPHE SAX ALTO SAXOPHONE: Early 20th c. French Silvered Brass Saxophone, bell engraved "Medaille d'Or 1900, Adolphe Sax, Feur de l'Academie Nil de Musique, 84, Rue Myrha, Paris, Made in France"; with neck, ligature and mouthpi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331423/178778135_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717175092)
![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)
![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)
![Lot 2 Vtg Brass Telescope & Vtg American Flag: Lot of 2 vintage brass telescope spyglass, at 6 inches long at shortest length and 1 vintage American flag with Embroidered stars. Approx 7 inches long. Moderate wearing to telescope and flag. Vintage](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/330415/178125486_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716239989)
![Pyrene Fire Extinguisher Display: Canadian. 1910s. Brass. Includes 3 correct fire extinguishers. Fortify for fire fighting. Decalled, "Made in Canada by Fisher Motor Co. Ltd. Orillia, Canada". 16.75" x 19.25" x 7.25". From the estate](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5913/331361/178723556_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716839666)
![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)
![Chicago Riverview Park 1952 Award Stein Tankard: Chicago Riverview Park 1952 Award for "African Dip Contest", 1st Prize. Copper and Brass Beer Stein/Tankard](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6401/319459/176970493_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715207982)
![BRONZE AND BRASS TELESCOPE 19TH OR EARLY 20TH C: A bronze and brass telescope with a wooden tripod stand. Circa late 19th or early 20th century. The telescope is mounted on a stand with three curved wooden legs tied with a chain. Unmarked. Antique M](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6975/331726/178957219_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717061202)
![Max Ernst (German, 1891-1976) L'Oiseau à l'Œil de Verre, 1972: Max Ernst (German, 1891-1976) L'Oiseau à l'Œil de Verre, 1972 gouache and tempera on Artist's board, housed in a round brass frame, wired for electricity signed MAX ERNST and dated (lower ri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/197/332333/179233483_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717451552)
![dollhouse decoration pieces, toys, partially silver, miniatures, small picture frame, sheet brass,: dollhouse decoration pieces, toys, partially silver, miniatures, small picture frame, sheet brass, gilded, 6 cm German Description Puppenstuben-Ausschmückungsteile, Kinderspielzeug, teilw. Silber](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1958/331844/179020420_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717160596)
![Hand Crafted Wood & Brass Menorah, Israel: Mid century menorah , hand crafted of a lightweight wood and brass candle holders. Sticker label in Hebrew on underside. 2 repaired wood handle holder bases. Measures 11.25 in. Long x 5 in ht. Hanukka](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/330415/178759748_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716912371)
![CAMPAIGN-STYLE MAP CHEST Late 19th/Early 20th Century Height 34.5". Width 41". Depth 33.5".: CAMPAIGN-STYLE MAP CHESTLate 19th/Early 20th CenturyIn mahogany with a green leather top. Five full-width drawers with inset brass hardware.Height 34.5". Width 41". Depth 33.5".](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7634/330227/178024771_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718027810)
![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 Brass Fire Extinguisher: Antique Brass Fire Extinguisher, marked Foamite-Childs Corp, Utica , NY. measures approx 24.5"H x 7"Diam.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1060/332188/179161088_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717361634)
![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)
![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)
![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)
![Civil War Officer's Sword: Civil War Officer's Sword w/ Brass Hilt in Fair Cond. (No Scabbard)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/945/332676/179494356_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717781985)
![Louis XV Fossil Marble Kingwood Commode, 18th C.: Nicolas Louis Mariette (French, maitre 1765) Louis XV Ormulu Mounted Fossil Marble Kingwood and Palisander Commode, circa 1770, three frieze drawers with brass round drawer pulls on four fluted tapere](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/331761/178968601_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717090433)
![Lot 20+ Sterling Silver & Metal Vtg Accessories: Lot of 20+ assorted vintage accessories, ranging from vintage locks with keys made of iron and brass, 1 Cartier card holder. 1 sterling silver Tiffany & Co Heart Key ring 1 fountain pen with cap marke](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/332782/179538814_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717792634)
![Rare, Islamic, Persian Qajar Dynasty, Gold Kofgari, Scissors, Dagger, 19th century.: Rare, Islamic, Persian Qajar Dynasty, Gold Kofgari, Scissors, Dagger, 19th century. The metal blades are decorated with gold floral patterns using the kofgari technique. Figured brass inserts on the h](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8560/331832/179013394_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717146761)
News about Brass Collectibles
![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
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![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 […]