![Brass Sundial Compass: 2" Nice antique reproduction sundial compass. To use on a sunny day you would face north and the shadow cast on the face of the compass will reveal the time. From what I understand you may need to com](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980118_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
Brass Scientific & Medical Objects
![Brass Sundial Compass: 2" Nice antique reproduction sundial compass. To use on a sunny day you would face north and the shadow cast on the face of the compass will reveal the time. From what I understand you may need to com](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178980118_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![Brass Wood Box Compass: 3.3″ x 3.3″ x 0.9″ The antique-style wood box compass is a captivating tribute to the navigational instruments of old. Encased in a beautifully crafted wooden box, it evokes a sense](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331099/178484158_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716924779)
![Brass Wood Box Compass: 3.3″ x 3.3″ x 0.9″ The antique-style wood box compass is a captivating tribute to the navigational instruments of old. Encased in a beautifully crafted wooden box, it evokes a sense](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/331795/178979945_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717530554)
![CHELSEA CLOCK & BAROMETER PRESENTATION SET: Chelsea 'Ships Bell' clock and barometer set in brass on a mahogany stand with presentation plaque on front and key on back. Good condition. Measures approx. 14 inches in length and 6.5inches in heigh](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6189/332626/179408551_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717712869)
![Naval Binoculars Identified to Capt Richard Gulley: Naval Binoculars Identified to Captain Richard Gulley, dated 1862, bone and brass binoculars, one side carved with a schooner, the other side with a whale. Underneath reads "Capt R Gulley - Ship Union](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/8350/325482/179684520_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718022037)
![MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS: TREPANATION. Collection of 3 instruments:: MEDICAL INSTRUMENTS: TREPANATION. Collection of 3 instruments: 1. Trephine brace, Collin, Paris, mid-19th century, 314 mm long, some corrosion. 2. Trephine brace, brass and wood with bone handle and e](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1043/332953/179736987_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718184285)
![CIVIL WAR US SIGNAL CORPS MARKED 4 DRAW TELESCOPE: A finely made four draw brass telescope. Sheathed in wood, the telescope measures 12 1/2" when closed and 44 1/2 when fully drawn. The wood laminate barrel cover has one split running the full length](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3324/332412/179274584_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717544456)
![CIVIL WAR RANGE TELESCOPE: Civil War era rifle range telescope signed Bardou & Son Paris (GB trademark). It is brass 3 draw scope with leather case and sun shield with leather wrap and tripod mount. Opens from 11.5 to 36 in lon](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5847/333096/179833442_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718298322)
![OLD BRASS BINNACLE & COMPASS: Old brass ship's binnacle with interior compass and 2 oil lamps (vintage). 15 in tall by 12 in diameter.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5847/333096/179833319_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718298322)
![ANTIQUE BRASS TELESCOPE CANE: Fine antique brass telescope cane signed Thomas J. Evans, London. It is a 3 draw scope with 1.25 inch lens and slides from 5.5 inches to 16 in long. Has a 2 section wood and brass shaft. Good conditio](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5847/333096/179833352_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718298322)
![Rare English barometer: Antique Rare English Brass Drum Barometer, GB Sons, Timpani Novelty Desk Barometers. By Betjemann. Circa 1880. Dimensions: 14 x Ø 11 cm. In good condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6138/333210/179880620_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718278280)
![English ship barometer (built-in): Antique, English, heavy brass ship's barometer. For installation. Dimensions: 10 x 21 x 17.5 cm. In good condition.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/6138/333210/179880751_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1718278280)
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]
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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 […]