Attractive Late Gothic style, German christian brass censor, Northern Germany, c. mid 17th. century.
An incense burner that would have been hanging in a church. The Vessel is decorated with three female busts in the Gothic style from which each of the three long chains are suspended. A the top a circular plate with a cutout brass finial.
Size: c. 52 cm. as a hanging censor, incl. chains and c. 17 cm...
An elegant late Victorian jewelry box in the Louis XVI style. The sides and lid are decorated with delicate raised birds and floral sprays against a stippled background. Engraved volutes at the corners accent the main decoration. The edges are decorated in a typical French bound reed design. The whole is raised on turned feet. The brass plating is beautifully patinated to a lustrous sheen.
Ca. 1890...
An early 'Grand Tour' style large Estate stamp seal, European, probably c. 1820-1850.
The seal cast with an heroic bust of a greek god of war, probably Ares or Athena in the classical style.
A monogram of two capital letters finely engraved in the seals base.
Size: 12,5 cm. tall and weighing 225 grams.
Condition: Nice Very fine, intact and with remnants of original silver and gilt in the details...
19th century English brass "Queen of Diamonds" Candle holders made as a commemoration piece to honor Queen Victoria's 60 year reign from 1837 - 1897. Measures 11.25" high x 4.5" square.
Strong EA Bliss elements and design yet unsigned. This reminds one of this maker's work. Richly ornate. What wonderful pieces these sash ornament buckle pin brooches can be!
Note the 1" X .5" Turquoise (stablized?) bezel set center of the glorious gilt gold engravings and etchings of flowers, leaves, scrolls
Just under 3" X 1.75"
Weighs 1.1 Oz or 31 Grams.
Very strong sturdy pin stem from an almost 'tube hinge' and wide "C" catch...
19th century French footed brass chamberstick This chamberstick with its size, measuring 15 3/4 inches long, combined with a wonderful warm patina makes it a decorator's dream. Measures 15.75" long, 3.75 inches high, 5.5" across.
A very early and seldomly encountered brass bucket with handle and openwork iron lid for storing fresh fish, Germany, early 18th. century.
The fine bucket with an iron openwork lid that can be opened in both sides. Typical wear and soldering during the time of use, othervise intact and attractive.
Size: 28 cm. tall incl. fixed handle. The diameter is c...
A Large Brass Inkstand or Standish in the Rococo Revival Style with Cherubs Flanking a Central Medallion. Two Wells, but glass not original. Dimensions; 14" wide x 10.5" deep x 5" high, weight 6 pounds. Inscribed 1890. Very good condition.
Rare hammered brass three-handled loving cup or wedding cup from Russia's Imperial era. The tapering form is nicely accented with forged strap handles attached to the sides with copper rivets. The bottom is stamped with the Imperial Romanov double eagle and the maker's name.
Origin: Russia, ca. 1880. Condition: excellent, no polishing. Size: 4" tall.
A lovely Late Gothic style, German christian bronze or bell-metal censor, with fine gilt and hanging in Iron-cut cruciform chains, also adorned with firegilt globular hangers, Northern Germany, c. mid 17th. century.
An incense burner that would have been hanging in a church. The Vessel is decorated with three female busts in the Gothic style from which each of the three long chains are suspended. A the top a circular plate with a cutout brass finial.
Size: 60-61 cm...
Outstanding brass match holder the pocket formed in the shape of a shield and punch-decorated in a stars and stripes pattern...
Outstanding Victorian figural picture frame in the form of a map of Australia! The metal is very heavy gauge and the coloring is white (I believe it is constructed of white brass with a yellow-tinted lacquer). The detail is superb, including outlines of rivers, the political boundaries (Western Australia, Northern Territory, South Australia, Queensland, New South Wales, and Victoria), and the locations of cities (Perth, Adelaide, Melbourne, Sydney, and Brisbane).
The reverse side is stamped ...
Worthy as a movie jewelry prop! Very antique circa 1900 Victorian long bookchain necklace with Arts & Crafts Art Nouveau era influences worthy of a jewelry feature or as a jewelry prop for the next movie or theater production. Very early Downton Abbey like piece.
Bookchains are quite often seen as chokers, while this one is double the length! The need for it to place flat requires that it be either short or this length.
100 years of warm rich coppery brass ornate long 30.5" necklace ...
A Victorian Brass Assembled Desk Set, from the Late 19th Century. Consisting of an Inkstand, with a pen rest (dimensions 9.5" x 7"), a Penwipe (3.75" h),and Scissors (7.5" long). In excellent condition.
This magnificent handcrafted Art Nouveau figural brass letter opener is the nicest one I have seen, with intricate detailed "Spirit of Life" maiden wearing a flowing, draped gown, one arm resting on back of head, the other catching her windswept gown, standing on a base of sinewy bark surrounded by clover, circa 1890's, very heavy. Measurements: 10 in. high. Condition is near perfect.
A Pair of George II Brass Candlesticks with a Scalloped Base. Dimension; 8" high x 4.5" at base. Circa 1730-1750. Slight bend to the top of one and a slight tear (0.25" x 0.125"-see photo) on the base of the same one.
A Fine Pair of Brass Open Barley Twist Candlesticks. English, circa 1900. Dimensions; 12" high x 5" in diameter at the base. Very good condition.
An American Victorian Brass Hinged Open Work Trinket or Jewelry Box, circa 1900. Dimensions; 5.75" x 4.25" x 3.75" high. Very Good Condition