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Grand Prospect Hall Empire Crystal Chandelier
Located in New York, NY
dark bronze patina over a brass frame with clear crystal beads and prisms. It has a tiered structure
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Early 20th Century American Empire Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Gorgeous 19th Century Armchair
Located in Dublin, IE
on brass and ceramic casters with beaded detail. Mahogany Type: 'Santos Mahogany'.
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19th Century English Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Antique Ormolu French Cartel Clock on its Stand, Mantle Clock, Napoleon III Era
By Ecole Boulle, Napoléon III
Located in Bochum, NRW
tortoiseshell-style inlaid panels. The white enameled dial has fancy pierced brass hands and a beaded bezel. It
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Early 19th Century Irish Flame Mahogany Bookcase
Located in Dublin, IE
separating four panelled doors with beaded row and brass closing slip detail, which open to reveal a fitted
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Early 19th Century Irish Georgian Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Art Deco Chandelier France circa 1920s
By Émile-Jacques Ruhlmann
Located in Merida, Yucatan
Beautiful and small 4 light chandelier, manufactured in France circa 1920 in nickel plated brass
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1920s French Art Deco Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Nickel

Pair of Large English Arts and Crafts Oak Candlesticks – 22.5" Tall
Located in Morristown, NJ
candle platform. Brass inserts with a delicate beaded rim to secure candles. Standing at 22.5 inches tall
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Early 1900s English Arts and Crafts Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Henry Lepaute Coat of Arm Shield Wall Clock
By Henry Lepaute
Located in Guaynabo, PR
border is adorned with gold tone metal beads. A round brass pendulum come out from the bottom part of the
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19th Century French Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Very Rare and Fine Early 19th Century Georgian Inlaid Bureau Bookcase
Located in Dublin, IE
two short drawers and three long graduated drawers, all cock beaded with decorative brass escutcheons
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Early 19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Antique American Enameled Glass Ladies Footed Dresser Jar or Jewelry Box
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
hand painted enamel flowers. The top and bottom are held together with beaded brass collars and a
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Late 19th Century American Victorian Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Styled Games Table with Sevres Styled Porcelain Plaques
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
with reclining cherubs. Each of the plaques is bordered with beaded brass banding. The table is
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Mid-19th Century English Louis XVI Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Antique pair of Regency period rosewood cabinets
Located in London, GB
Cabinets, with brass inlaid friezes and beaded decoration, fitted with 2 silk-pleated brass grille doors
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Rosewood

French 19th-20th Century Belle Époque Gilt-Bronze Cut-Glass 6-Light Chandelier
Located in Los Angeles, CA
chandelier. The elongated gilt-bronze body with a pierced apron and silvered lining with a beaded brass chain
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Early 1900s French Belle Époque Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Petite Chinese Agate Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
a single piece of marbled agate and finished with a matching glass bead stopper and brass snuff
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Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Agate

Chinese Painting Stone Snuff Bottle, c. 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
resembling calligraphy brush strokes. The bottle is finished with a red bead stopper and brass snuff spoon.
Category

Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Stone

Late 19th-Century French Neo-Grec Black Slate Mantel Clock by Japy Frères
By Japy Frères
Located in North Palm Beach, FL
by a beaded brass bezel and beveled glass. IV. Condition Summary This timepiece remains in its
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Late 19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Slate

Circa 1780 English George III Period Bedside Cabinet Commode
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
gallery along the top. Fine brass hardware. Straight legs with beaded edge. 20 7/8" w., 18 7/8" d., 28.75
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Late 18th Century English George III Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Wood

An oak and pollard oak writing table attributed to George Bullock with designs b
By George Bullock
Located in Lymington, Hampshire
raised on unusual graduated bead legs, original brass castors. English, circa 1840. Footnote: George
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1840s English Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Oak

Oak Lowboy with Open Scrollwork Apron
Located in Greenwich, CT
three beaded drawers with brass bail handles on an apron featuring an open scroll and corner brackets
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1780s English Georgian Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Oak

George IV Mahogany Two Door Wardrobe c1840
Located in High Peak, GB
brass centre bead, enclosing newly lined interior with hanging rail ( additional hanging rail can be
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19th Century English George IV Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Mahogany

Wall-Mounted Flower Basket, 19th Century
Located in Greding, DE
intricate leaf motifs and rosettes, defined by vertical struts. A narrow beaded brass band adds detail
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19th Century Scandinavian Empire Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Wood

Italian Grand Tour Miniature of the Holy Family, Signed R. Tomassi, Rome, 19th C
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
copy after a Borghese collection work. The miniature is framed in its original gilt brass surround
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19th Century Italian Baroque Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Ormolu

Split Horn Headdress
Located in Coeur d Alene, ID
horns, brass trade beads and brass buttons on red stroud brain tanned buffalo cap. Stunning example from
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19th Century American Native American Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Fur

Lacquered Chinese Locking Cabinet, c. 1850
Located in Chicago, IL
, the lacquered cabinet is minimally decorated, accented only by beaded edging, darkened brass hardware
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Mid-19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Elm

18thC Writing Table or Dressing Table, George III Sheraton Period circa 1790
Located in Lincoln, Lincolnshire
beaded drawer has its original brass ring handles, fitted brass lock and hardwood drawer linings with an
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Late 18th Century British Sheraton Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Napoleon III in the Louis Quinze Style Side Table
Located in Berlin, DE
tall, elegantly curved legs in sabots. Cover plate with mottled marble (torn in the middle) in a brass
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19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Marble, Bronze

Victorian Ebony Credenza
Located in Bradenton, FL
decorated with beaded Brass trim throughout the front and sides along with hand painted Porcelain plaques
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Early 19th Century Unknown Napoleon III Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Ebony

19th Century English Desk Box
Located in Los Angeles, CA
functional design, including a thin wide drawer and a set of upper compartments accented by elegant bead
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1830s English William IV Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Wood

Important German Neoclassical Table Clock by David Roentgen
By David Roentgen
Located in Worpswede / Bremen, DE
stepped plinth top with gilt bronze handle, decoration of the case with ormolu mille raie banding, beaded
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Late 18th Century German Neoclassical Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Bronze

Antique Moroccan Jobbana Ceramic Lidded Butter Pot
Located in Bishop s Stortford, Hertfordshire
black patterned outlines on a white ground decoration with ornate etched white metal, copper and brass
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Metal

Beaded Brass Crystal Chandelier Antique Ceiling Lamp Lustre Art Nouveau Lamp
Located in Berlin, DE
Lights: 8 - Bulb Sockets: E14 - Materials: Brass, Glass, Crystal **Ready for Immediate Display** This
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18th Century European Art Nouveau Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Crystal, Brass, Wire

1920s Handmade Brass Beaded Wirework French Pendant
Located in Pasadena, CA
stunning example of period craftsmanship and refined artistry. Crafted from warm brass, this exquisite
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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass, Wire

Extra-Long Ruby Clear Crystal Ruby Glass Beaded Necklace
Located in Oradell, NJ
, poured glass beads of ruby glass and copper. The smaller beads are separated by tiny brass beads and the
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Early 20th Century Unknown Art Deco Antique Brass Beads

Vintage Natural Baltic Butterscotch Egg Yolk Amber Beads Necklace
Located in Hove, GB
: 74cm (approx 29.00") Weight: 65 grams largest middle bead Height: 2.7cm (approx 1.00") Width: 2.3cm
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1920s Latvian Art Deco Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Amber, Brass

Czechoslovakian Turquoise Glass Necklace with Brass Findings
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is an extraordinarily beautiful Czechoslovakian turquoise glass beaded necklace with brass
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20th Century Art Deco Antique Brass Beads

Exquisite 1920 s Peking Glass Sautoir with Brass and Enameling
Located in Oradell, NJ
, and brass and enameled embellishments. It had been made in Czechoslovakia and is marked so on the
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Brass Beads

1920 s Art Deco Peking Glass Sautoir-Czechoslovakia
Located in Oradell, NJ
This is a stunning 1920's Art Deco sautoir made in Czechoslovakia consisting of molded glass, beads
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Brass Beads

Yoruba Ceremonial Brass Belt
Located in Montecito, CA
Tribe. The brass beads were made using the lost wax process. It dates to the late 19th century; the
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19th Century Nigerian Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Vintage Tribal Lapis Carnelian Necklace
Located in Seguin, TX
pendent and large filigree brass beads which still have traces of the original silver wash. The lapis drop
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Early 20th Century Unknown Tribal Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Carnelian, Lapis Lazuli, Brass

Swedish Mahogany Gustavian-Style with Marble Top Side Table/Cabinet, circa 1850
Located in New York, NY
brass beaded fronts and beaded skirt. Square tapered legs into brass capped feet.
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19th Century Swedish Gustavian Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Carrara Marble

Elegant George III Matched Pair of Satinwood Urn Stands
Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire
boxwood stringing crossbanded in tulipwood, surrounded by gilded brass bead and foliate design moulding
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1790s English George III Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Satinwood

Regency Rosewood Secretaire Chiffonier
Located in Edinburgh, GB
quarter gallery and a brass motif at the centre of the raised section, with brass inlay. Brass beaded fore
Category

19th Century Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Rosewood

18th Century Georgian Mahogany Campaign Bureau
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
doors with a brass bead where the doors meet and it's original brass lock with working key. The
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1770s British Campaign Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Mahogany, Oak

1930s Black Dress Coat w/ Bakelite Buttons
Located in Bozeman, MT
reverse-carved apple juice bakelite buttons with brass beaded medallion centers. Shoulder-to-shoulder seam
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Early 20th Century Art Deco Antique Brass Beads

Gilded Brass Sconces with Cut Crystal Beaded Half Dome Bodies, Circa 1920s
Located in New York, NY
AIS2890 A pair of large sconces with crystal beaded half-domes on ornate gilded frames. Each
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Early 20th Century Neoclassical Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Crystal, Brass

20th Century Lobmeyr Milano Style Pendant Lamp in gilt brass with crystal beads
By J.L Lobmeyr
Located in Vienna, AT
cut beads. The crown shows a beautiful cove and terminates in a wreath of leaves from cast brass. The
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Antique Beaded Purse
Located in Topanga, CA
Intricately detailed antique beaded purse. Brass metal frame with chain and glass bead decorated
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Early 20th Century American Art Deco Antique Brass Beads

Pair of French Beaded Chandeliers
Located in Stamford, CT
A pair of impressive 10 light Louis XVI style brass and beaded crystal chandeliers having a basket
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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Circa 1920s Deco-Era Red Bead Dangling Earrings
Located in Long Beach, CA
Circa 1920s to early 1930s Deco-Era red bead dangling earrings with brass screw-backs. The tops
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1920s Art Deco Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

All My Ancestors Red Beaded Fringe Earrings
By Tiffany Vanderhoop
Located in Shrewsbury, MA
These earrings feature the Raven’s Tail weaving pattern ‘All my Ancestors’. Raven’s Tail is an ancient form of textile weaving practiced by the Indigenous Peoples of the Northwest co...
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15th Century and Earlier American Native American Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Gold-filled, Brass

All My Ancestors (blue) Beaded Fringe Earrings
By Tiffany Vanderhoop
Located in Shrewsbury, MA
These earrings feature the Raven’s Tail weaving pattern ‘All my Ancestors’. Raven’s Tail is an ancient form of textile weaving practiced by the Indigenous Peoples of the Northwest co...
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15th Century and Earlier North American Native American Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Gold-filled, Brass

Large Antique Italian Leather Box with Decorative Brass Studs, circa 1900
Located in Houston, TX
lower storage section are four circular hammered brass medallions set atop two concentric pieces of
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Early 1900s Italian Neoclassical Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Antique Moroccan Flask - Etched Silver, Copper, Brass with Gemstone Necklace
Located in Vineyard Haven, MA
. The flask opens and closes with a still functional brass "cork", topped with a metal ring. From the
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Agate, Amethyst, Lapis Lazuli, Silver, Copper

Beautiful Art Nouveau Copper and Brass Fire Fender, circa 1890
Located in Heathfield, GB
set on flattened and beaded brass bun feet. In excellent original condition without damage and of a
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19th Century Art Nouveau Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass, Copper

French Belle Époque Decorative Brass Mantel Clock by Japy Freres
By Japy Frères
Located in Macclesfield, GB
An extremely good quality French Belle Époque embossed brass mantel clock with scrolling foliate
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Late 19th Century French Belle Époque Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Marie Antoinette 6 Arm Chandelier
Located in Chicago, IL
6 smooth cast arms. Unique assembly of crystal breaks compose the center shaft. Brass crown with
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19th Century French Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

19th Century Italian Chandelier
Located in Dallas, TX
A very rare 19th century amber hand-beaded eight-arm chandelier from Portofino, Italy. Cleaned and
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1910s Italian Other Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Hand-Carved 19th Century Solid Oak Pedestal Desk In Blend #41
By Attica Studios
Located in Partridge Green, GB
key, carefully chosen to complement the new solid brass knobs, which have been hand-patinated and
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Mid-19th Century English Gothic Revival Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

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Antique Brass Beads For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of antique brass beads for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of metal, brass and stone, all antique brass beads available were constructed with great care. Antique brass beads have been made for many years, and versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century. Antique brass beads bearing Empire or Art Deco hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. Many antique brass beads are appealing in their simplicity, but Edward F. Caldwell Co., Native American Art and Thomas Elsley produced popular antique brass beads that are worth a look.

How Much are Antique Brass Beads?

Antique brass beads can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price at 1stDibs is $2,800, while the lowest priced sells for $283 and the highest can go for as much as $125,000.
Questions About Antique Brass Beads
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Identifying an antique bead is a careful art. First inspect the bead for any seams that could indicate it was molded in a contemporary fashion. Antique beads tend to have a larger center hole. Inspect the bead for signs of natural age. An expert can help you confirm the approximate age of your bead. Shop a range of antique beads from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 24, 2024
    To tell if a beaded purse is an antique, first look at the frame. Antiques will usually have die-stamped frames, so you should be able to see the pattern on both sides of the metal. The frame is typically cast with newer bags, resulting in the pattern only being on one side. Next, examine the clasps. If your bag is antique, you should be able to detect a gap or seam where the maker soldered on the clasp, while a newer reproduction will frequently have a one-piece clasp and frame with no seams. Finally, look at the interior lining. Antique purses often have a ribbon sewn onto the seam where the lining meets the frame, but this detail will usually not be present on a reproduction. If you have doubts about your bag's age, consult a certified appraiser or knowledgeable antique dealer. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of beaded bags.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes, antique brass is strong because it is made with zinc and copper. Brass is considered a strong and durable metal crafted to be long-lasting and withstand rust and corrosion. Shop a selection of antique and vintage brass items on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertOctober 5, 2021
    Antique brass color is a shade mix of a rich, deep brown with golden undertones. The warm, low-luster finish is similar to natural brass. Check out 1stDibs for a range of antique brass decorative objects, furniture, pendants, and much more.
  • 1stDibs ExpertAugust 24, 2021
    Most antique brass items are solid brass. A great way of identifying solid brass antiques is by using a magnet. If you feel a pull, then the item is brass plated and not solid brass. Additionally, few brass antiques display stamps or maker's marks to depict the place and year of manufacturing. Find antique and vintage brass furniture and decorative objects on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    You can tell if brass is treated to appear antique by looking at the patina. Because real aged brass is often made of copper, the older it gets the more likely it is to have a greenish or bluish patina that you’d expect from copper. Modern brass that’s designed to look antique will have a brownish hue, not a blue-green one. Shop a collection of antique brass from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    There are a couple points to check in determining if your chandelier is antique. The drops were faceted on both sides, and there also may be daisy-shaped glass buttons. You can also shop a range of chandeliers from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • 1stDibs ExpertFebruary 13, 2023
    To tell if a candle holder is solid antique brass, you can try placing a magnet on it. Brass is not magnetic, so if there is any attraction, the piece is unlikely to be solid brass. On 1stDibs, shop a collection of candle holders.
  • 1stDibs ExpertSeptember 28, 2021
    The price of an antique brass bed depends on the period it belongs to. For example, if your brass bed is from the 1970s and has the least amount of ornamentation, it can cost between $300 to $500. Find antique and vintage brass beds on 1stDibs.