![Early metal collectibles iron, brass & silverplate: A mixed group of interesting metal collectibles includes Vapo-Cresoline lamp, 1933 Worlds Fair ashtray, a group of miniature iron pieces - chair, sad iron & trivet, coal bucket, brass letter openers,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/176939486_11_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
Brass Desk Accessories
![Early metal collectibles iron, brass & silverplate: A mixed group of interesting metal collectibles includes Vapo-Cresoline lamp, 1933 Worlds Fair ashtray, a group of miniature iron pieces - chair, sad iron & trivet, coal bucket, brass letter openers,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8050/328421/176939486_11_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1714605816)
![D. MCGREGOR & CO. CASED BRASS OCTANT: 19th c. Marine Octant by Scottish maker D. McGregor & Co. of Glasgow and Greenock, brass frame with seven sunshades, mirror, telescope and magnifying glass; in a dovetailed fitted mahogany case, engra](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/957/331422/178763177_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716928066)
![Hermes France Oeil Eye Palladium Plated Brass Magnifying Glass with Box: Hermes France Oeil Eye palladium plated brass magnifying glass with box, circa 1970. Marked "Hermes France" to back edge. With original Hermes box. Weight: Approx. .5 lb Measurements: Approx. magnifyi](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6537/330416/178124789_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718052847)
![4 Joe Spoon Sgd Brass Home Accessories: Lot of 4 signed brass crafted accessories, all signed Joe Spoon and all with spiraled and looped handles. 1 knife or letter opener with Dulles edge to blade. Approx,12 inches along 2 smaller letter op](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/331938/179069534_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191811)
![10 NOEL BC ITALY CHROME & BRASS DESK PIECES: Includes: (1) Chrome & brass paper clip holder (1) Chrome paper clip holder (1) Chrome & brass magnifying glass(2) Chrome & brass pens (1) Chrome & brass letter opener (1) Chrome letter opener (1) Chr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/49/333238/179983270_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718316195)
![A Group of Eleven Table Articles Including Inkwell, Paperweights, Ink Blotter, and Pen Holder: Comprising an Victorian brass novelty inkwell shaped as 7lb weight, probably 19th century, 5.1/4 in. (13.3 cm.) high, 2.3/4 in. (7 cm.) wide; a Mappin And Webb's Prince's Plate paper weight, with engr](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8693/332862/179646368_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717877769)
![Italian Bronzed Inkwell, Lovebird Finial: Lovely inkwell that was made in Italy. Appears brass with bronze finish. Inkpot with lovebird finial, scrolls and flowers throughout. Measures approx. 9" x 4" x 2.5" tall.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/2740/333147/179861992_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718236394)
![Vtg Porcelain & Wood Letter Opener: Vintage letter opener with wooden half and handle made of blue painted porcelain with silver plated brass etched band on handle approx 15 inches long. Moderate wearing to wooden half of opener. Vintag](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/331938/179069044_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717191811)
![Art Nouveau Brass Deer Letter Opener: Measures 10 1/4 inches long](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5173/333476/180069617_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718463262)
![Lighted Table Display Cases, Paperweight Book: 5 electric light display stands of wood and brass (all work), 3 glass and brass display cases; the largest (with loss and attempted repair) measures approx. 13" H x 7.5" W x 4" D, and "Advertising Pap](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1060/333698/180279541_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718659417)
![Large Pair of Wing-Dividers , English Late 19th C. Brass: Enhance your collection with this exquisite pair of English late 19th-century brass wing-dividers. The intricate design and craftsmanship of this piece are unparalleled, making it a must-have for coll](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8313/326693/178863131_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717797699)
![An Asprey black Morocco leather writing box, early 20th century,: An Asprey black Morocco leather writing box, early 20th century, with recessed brass handle, the hinged top and fold-over writing slope opening to reveal a fitted interior, stamped 'Asprey, 166 Bond S](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/503/333109/179824887_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718267767)
![Antique Brass (7) Figures [Paperweights]: Seven (7) antique brass figures measure 2 in. to 5 in. tall. If lot is absent of a condition report one may be requested via email. Condition report is provided as an opinion only and is no guarantee](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5755/333408/180022335_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718384412)
![Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Wisteria Inaba 4 Piece Desk Set: An antique Japanese brass four-piece desk set with polychrome cloisonne enamel decor. Meiji era, late 19th century. Inaba workshop. The set includes a square inkwell with hinged lid, a letter opener,](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179954135_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![3" Brass Bear Paperweight Desk Statue: 3″ tall, 2-1/2″ long Very accurate and well made reproduction of an antique paperweight. All solid brass, darkened to look old. Certainly easy to wonder its age Reserve: $15.00 Shipping: D](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333357/179997616_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![5 1/2" Brass Fox Paperweight Desk Statue: 2″ tall, 5-1/2″ long, 1″ wide Very accurate and well made reproduction of an antique paperweight. All solid brass, darkened to look old. Certainly easy to wonder its age Reserve: $20](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333357/179997639_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Chinese cloisonne enamel brush pot: Chinese cloisonne enamel brush pot, 19th/20th c., China, gilt and polychrome enamels on brass, decorated with fish and sea flowers, unmarked 4"h x 2.5"dia Provenance: A Private Collection, 405 East 56](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/188/333753/180611071_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719094916)
![Antique Meiji Japanese Cloisonne Enamel Brush Pot Bat Catcher Figure: An antique Japanese Meiji period brass brush pot of rectangular form decorated with a cloisonne enamel figure of a man holding a bowl with bats, and images of birds and flowers to the body. Stands on](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333319/179953842_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Lot 2 Silver Plate & Brass Letter Openers: Lot of 2 letters openers. 1 marked Demet with a windmill on handle, the other is brass toned with a wooden handle. Approx 6 and 7 inches long Moderate wearing to demet opener with scratches observed o](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/332782/179748954_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718050504)
![Brass Blue Crab Paperweight Decor: 6″ long, 5-1/2″ wide, 2-1/4″ tall Solid brass blue crab paperweight or table-top piece to suit any beach or nautical decor. Solid, antiqued brass for a vintage look Great as a paper](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333357/179997680_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![Brass Fox Paperweight Desk Statue: Very accurate and well made reproduction of an antique paperweight. All solid brass, darkened to look old. Certainly easy to wonder its age Reserve: $25.00 Shipping: Domestic: Flat-rate of $5.00 to an](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/333357/179997674_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718743930)
![A group of brass rocker Ink blotters tray and letter opener: A group of desk accessories brass rocker Ink blotters tray and letter opener.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5352/332975/179835458_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718390366)
![Russian Enamel - Inkwell, Blotter, Spoon, & Candlestick: **Originally Listed At $200** Eastern Europe, Russia, ca. mid-late to 20th century CE. A collection of antique and vintage gilt brass and enamel items; inkwell mounted on quartz, ink blotter, spoon, a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1103/334203/180592600_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1719008364)
![Vtg Etched Brass Instrumental Ink Well, Japan: vintage, possibly antique etched brass ink well depicting a lute laying on a scroll of sheet music. Marked Japan on underside, approx 7 and 10 inches long. Evident wearing to brass and hinge to well i](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/333335/180492392_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718907392)
News about Brass Desk Accessories
![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 […]