A rare hammered brass cigar humidor bearing the double-headed eagle insignia of Russia's Romanov dynasty. The tall humidor is of seamed construction and has a hammered surface. The front is decorated with the Romanov eagle applique attached with copper rivets. The interior of the domed lid has a recessed area with a lip that holds a moistened sponge to keep the cigars at the proper humidity...
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.
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.
Heavy brass letter opener with a fully repoussed handle. There is a face on both sides at the end of the handle. It is made to look like a barbed dagger or sword. It measures approximately 9 inches long and at its widest, it measures 1.25 inches. The overall weight is 152.5g. It most likely dates to the late Victorian era; it is unmarked and in very good condition.
In the tradition of the Victorian taste for taxidermy and the macabre, this unusual brass page turner is in the form of a chicken foot holding a feather, beautifully detailed and in perfect condition., circa 1890. Measures 9 3/8 in high. This is a wonderful desk accessory.
Dating to the early days of the 20th century, this brass spirit kettle was made by WMF of Germany, in the Jugendstil or Secessionist design.
WMF stands for Wertembergische Metallwarefabrik, a German tableware company founded in 1853...
An English Victorian Brass Double Picture Frame Showing Cupids on Each Side. Dimensions; 11.5" wide x 10.5" high. Excellent 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
An Etched Brass Bed Warmer with a Turned Oak Handle. From the mid/late 19th century. Dimensions 47" in length, pan 11.5" in diameter x 4.0" in height. Some minor wear but in very good condition
A unusual brass tea caddy from the Imperial Romanov era. These boxes are much more frequently seen as rectangular shapes rather than ovals. The hinged lid is decorated with an ornately detailed appliqué of the imperial Romanov double-headed eagle. The interior is tin-lined in the traditional Russian style. The lid can be locked with a small padlock—a reminder that tea was once an expensive, luxurious commodity that had to be protected from household thieves...
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.
A Victorian Telescoping Bookrack. Dimensions; 13.5" (23" expanded)x 8" x 5.5" high. Circa 1890. American and in excellent condition. No marks.
A Pair of George II Brass Candlesticks. Trumpet Stems, Urn Nozzles and Notched Base. Dimension; 7" high. Circa 1750. Excellent condition.
An American Victorian Brass Inkwell in excellent condition, with Original Ceramic Insert. Late 19th century. Dimensions; 8.5" long x 5" deep x 5.5" high. Weight; an impressive 36 ounces.
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.
A Pair of English Victorian Two Arm Brass Candelabra on Tripod Cabriole Legs, with scrolled feet; circa 1860-1880. Dimensions; 17" high x 11" wide. They have two arms and a center finial, and the arms are adjustable. Excellent condition.