![Chesnik-Koch Brass and Wood Kaleidoscope: Height 10 1/2 inches, length 13 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/292/330597/178279270_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716409282)
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![Chesnik-Koch Brass and Wood Kaleidoscope: Height 10 1/2 inches, length 13 inches.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/292/330597/178279270_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716409282)
![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 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)
![AN ENGRAVED BRASS SMOKING SET WITH MATCH HOLDER, CIGARETTE BOX, AND TRAY: A QAJAR ENGRAVED BRASS SMOKING SET WITH MATCH HOLDER AND CIGARETTE BOX, AND A MUNTZ METAL CO. PERSIAN-STYLE TRAY Qajar Iran, late 19th - early 20th century, and Staffordshire, England, dated 1872 Comp](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8979/332008/179139863_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717256876)
![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)
![1910 National Cash Register Model 452: A very nice restored National Cash Register Model 452 in rose brass finish. Built between Dec. 8, 1910 and Dec. 30, 1910 based on the serial number. It has new key checks, original crank handle, marbl](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7809/332009/179138780_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717254009)
![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)
![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)
![Antique Brass National No. 421 Cash Register: Antique Brass National No. 421 Cash Register. Register is in nice working condition with a wooden base, pointing hand decal on the front and back glass, and ornate brass designs. Measures 20in wide x](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1395/332922/179713614_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718045117)
![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)
![Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway Conductor Badge, Locks, Brass Keys, Paper Ephemera, and New: A mixed group of Santa Fe Railroad items including a brass conductor badge stamped Santa Fe RR Conductor, measuring 2 1/2" long x 2" wide, showing general discoloration from age. An Adlake No. 48 lock](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7489/331732/178959562_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717421660)
![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)
![19TH C. BRITISH INLAID ROSEWOOD WHEEL BAROMETER: Regency Era Barometer by Zerboni & Co., Calton Str., Edinburgh, in polished rosewood with mother-of-pearl inlay, topped with a swan's neck pediment and brass finial, engraved silvered dials, throat mo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763618_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![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)
![[Russian]. Three-partie folding icon [skladen] "Crucifixion. Ressurection. Our Lady of Vladimir". -: [Russian]. Three-partie folding icon [skladen] "Crucifixion. Ressurection. Our Lady of Vladimir". - Russia, 18th cent. - 10x27 cm. Tempera on wood; levkas, gilding. Brass frame.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6171/331358/178722572_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716885834)
![5 Section Brass Telescope: 5 Section Brass Telescope w/Cap, Unmarked in GD Cond. 26"L Extended - 8 1/2"L. Closed](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/945/332676/179494304_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717781985)
![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)
![2 Vintage Brass Footed Ash Tray & Match Box Holder: Lot of 2 brass vintage smoking accessories.1 footed claw and paw hammered exterior brass ashtray with notches to rest cigarettes. Approx 2 inches tall and 3 inch diameter and 1 footed match box holder](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/330415/178125683_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716239989)
![Two Russian bronze triptychs and two brass icons, 18th/19th century: Two Russian bronze triptychs and two brass icons, 18th/19th centuryBronze, reliefiert gegossen, eine mehrfach emailliert. Ein beidseitig emailliertes Triptychon, ein Triptychon mit der Gottesmutter vo](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/482/332826/179707187_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718214620)
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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 […]