![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)
Brass Historical Memorabilia
![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)
![Antique Victorian Brass Firefighter Fireman Helmet: An antique brass fireman's helmet featuring a dragon relief along each side of the top and a torch with crossed axes medallion at the front. The interior retains remnants of a leather strap. No appare](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/4708/332906/179691709_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717971821)
![Vintage Brass Fire Extinguisher & Corded Nozzle: Lot of early brass fire fighting memorabilia. Lot includes an early O.J. Childs Co. brass 2-1/2 gallon fire extinguisher and an early corded brass Underwrites fire hose playpipe nozzle. Both appear to](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1395/332922/179713673_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718045117)
![1913 German Battle of the Nations Medal: 1913 German Leipzig, Battle of the Nations medal. Appears to be brass or bornze. Measures 1.5" diameter. Domestic shipping $6.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/175925604_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![French Ministere de L'interieur Medal: French Ministere de L'interieur medal. Made of brass or bronze. Measures 2" diameter. Domestic shipping $6.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/175925601_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![1888 Medaillon Deutschland Otto von Bismarck: Medal/medallion dated 6 February 1888. Appears to be brass or bronze. Measures 2" diameter. Domestic shipping $8.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7135/325611/175925602_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716514712)
![Jiffy Fire Extinguisher: In copper with embossed brass plaques. By The Jiffy Fire Hose Rack Co., Classification A-1, No. A-777443. Some tarnish and wear, some cracks present in brass, but still overall good condition for age](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/469/332594/179393919_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717700205)
News about Brass Historical Memorabilia
![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 […]