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Italian Mid Neoclassical Brass, Iron Glass 8 Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
connected by antique bead chains, each level having upward brass leaf-forms connected by bead chains and
Category

19th Century Italian Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique Burr Walnut, Ivorine Brass Box Domed Casket with Key 19th Century
Located in London, GB
This is a wonderful antique Victorian burr walnut, ivorine, brass and turquoise bead mounted casket
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1870s English Victorian Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

19th Century brass inlaid mahogany drum table
Located in Cheshire, GB
on a tapering octagonal faceted column with a platform base having carved beaded moulding and brass
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Early 19th Century British Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Wood

19th Century Regency Palisander Brass Inlaid Chiffonier
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
beaded edge. Second shelf supported by brass column supports. Main body beautifully decorated with inlaid
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Early 19th Century English Regency Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Palisander

19th Century Regency Palisander Brass Inlaid Chiffonier
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
beaded edge. Second shelf supported by brass column supports. Main body beautifully decorated with inlaid
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Early 19th Century British Regency Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Palisander

American Brass Lemon Finial Andirons with Spur Legs and Ball Feet, NY C. 1790
Located in Charleston, SC
American brass double lemon beaded finial andirons with tuned bulbous plinths, flanking spur legs
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1790s American American Colonial Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass, Wrought Iron

Italian Empire Revival Period Patinated Brass 8-Light Chandelier
Located in Atlanta, GA
Having three patinated brass rings joined by glass bead chains, the upper two levels with vertical
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1870s Italian Empire Revival Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Glass

An 18 Carat Gold and Coral Georgian Parure
Located in Amsterdam, NL
An 18 carat parure of pineapple cut coral beads, France, early 19th century. weight bracelets
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1810s French Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Coral, Gold, Brass

Pair of Regency Style Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Occasional Tables
Located in Essex, MA
Each with octagonal tops with beaded edges, brass inlaid on a shaped triangular support ending on a
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1810s English Regency Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Rosewood

Mounted 19th Century Filipino Betel Box
Located in Chicago, IL
worked and highly decorated boxes. The surface of this cast brass box is covered in swirling abstract
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Mid-19th Century Philippine Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Small Italian Neoclassical Brass, Glass Six-Light Chandelier, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Entirely original and of the period, the three brass levels joined by glass bead chains, the shaped
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Early 19th Century Italian Neoclassical Antique Brass Beads

Italian Decorated Box, Circa 1860
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A large wooden box embellished with painting, leather, copper, embroidery, and bead and bone inlay
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19th Century Italian Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Copper, Brass

ART NOUVEAU c.1920 s Ornamental Brass Purple Coral Czech Glass Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1920's Art Nouveau ornamental brass-tone and coral-pink Czech glass bead necklace
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1920s Antique Brass Beads

ART DECO c.1920 s Ornamental Brass Jade Czech Peking Glass Pendant Necklace
Located in Thiensville, WI
Vintage c.1920's Art Deco ornamental brass-tone and jade Czech pecking glass bead necklace
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1920s Antique Brass Beads

Antique Pair of English Two Drawer Stands
Located in Palm Beach, FL
on a case with two drawers featuring crossbanded and burled panels and brass hardware. The lower tier
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Early 20th Century English Sheraton Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

French Empire Mahogany Console Table
Located in Southampton, NJ
19th century French Empire single drawer console table with all original brass hardware, working
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19th Century French Empire Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

19th Century Fire Grate by Thomas Elsley
By Thomas Elsley
Located in London, GB
urn finials. The beaded serpentine pierced fretwork engraved in the center. The wings again engraved
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Mid-19th Century English Georgian Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique English British Colonial Leather Top Partners Desk
Located in Palm Beach, FL
tooled leather top on a case with three drawers on each side supported by dramatic turned and beaded legs
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Early 19th Century English British Colonial Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

19th Century English Gilt and Ebonized Sewing Work and Games Table
Located in Milford, NH
and beaded brass edge decoration. Below the beautifully inlaid and banded top is a fitted drawer with
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Mid-19th Century English Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Antique English Lawyer Barrister Bookcase Stacking Leaded Glass Oak Edwardian
Located in Shreveport, LA
loaded with provenance that includes an original brass presentation plaque from 1924! With venerable
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1920s British Edwardian Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Anglo Indian Wall Sconces / Candleholders, circa 1860-1880
Located in San Francisco, CA
, (Rosewood) and cast brass arms. Fitted with later candle cups. Retaining the original iron hanger bars and
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1860s Indian Anglo Raj Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass, Iron

Antique George III Style Mahogany Partners Writing Table
Located in Laguna Beach, CA
beaded moldings and brass hardware, resting on square slightly tapered legs ending in spade feet ending
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19th Century English George III Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

19th Century European Walnut and Marble Bedside Cabinet
Located in San Francisco, CA
ebony with beaded brass trim,brass detailing and white marble top.
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19th Century Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

English Bow Front Small Chest of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
An English bow-front small chest of mahogany featuring a bowed top over four beaded drawers with
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19th Century English Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

English Small Bow Front Chest of Mahogany
Located in Austin, TX
, beaded drawers with brass hardware and escutcheons, the drawers featuring flame-cut mahogany veneers
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Early 20th Century English Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Art Deco-era Bar of Mahogany with Mirrored Interior
Located in Austin, TX
A vintage Art Deco-era server featuring a collapsible beaded-brass front that opens to a full
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Early 20th Century Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A polished snail shell snuff box, c.1800, French, Beaded brass mounts. Engraved: "Souvenir du Mt
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Early 19th Century Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Antique English Tea Caddy
Located in Bridgeport, CT
circular space for the original mixing bowl. The base with beaded banding and brass ball feet. Brass hinged
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1840s English William IV Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

circa 1800s Polished Snail Shell Snuff Box
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
A polished snail shell snuff box, circa 1800, French, Beaded brass mounts. Engraved: "Souvenir du
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19th Century French Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Walnut Louis XVI Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
case piece, each equipped with oval beaded brass escutcheons and brass drop ring pulls: also
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Round Bagues ceiling light with crystal beading
Located in New York, NY
A round French ceiling light with shallow brass dish having inset crystal beads and beaded edges
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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Cherry Enfilade with Faux Marble Top
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
and brass ring pulls with beaded pearl and twisted rope details. The three doors also have panel
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Black Marble Mantle Clock
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
window that is trimmed in beaded brass. The clock is in working order.
Category

19th Century French Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Crystal, Marble, Brass

Fine Pair of William IV Wine Buckets
Located in Greenwich, CT
construction, brass outer and iron inner banding, retaining original foliate and bead decorated gilt brass
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19th Century English Neoclassical Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Inlay Mahogany Directoire-Style Commode
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
with two beaded brass drop-ring pulls and styled brass ribbon escutcheons. There are no keys. The front
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19th Century French Directoire Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Marble, Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Side Table
Located in Austin, TX
drawers, hand-carved fluting, and beaded brass trim and pull on each drawer.
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Early 1900s French Louis XVI Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Crystal Swag Chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
A brass crystal beaded fixture. Three internal lights.
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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Crystal, Brass

French Louis XVI Style 19th Century Walnut Breakfront Commode with Two Drawers
Located in Atlanta, GA
, are fitted with brass hardware adorned with beaded backplates and petite ribbons in the center. Two
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

French Early 20th Century Marble-Top Demilune Mahogany Desserte
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
panel design and are clad with beaded pearl brass escutcheons and pulls. The door locks before a central
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Early 20th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Marble, Brass

Fine Pair of Gilt Porcelain Candlestick Lamps
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
beaded brass base; lamped. Stock ID: D9150
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19th Century French Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

French Louis XVI Style Bleached Mahogany Maison Jansen Commode with Marble Top
By Maison Jansen
Located in Birmingham, AL
original brass trim, circular handles, and beaded oval shaped bow tied ribbon escutcheons. Supported on
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Carrara Marble, Brass

Genovese Crystal Chandelier
Located in Austin, TX
Antique Genovese chandelier with crystal beaded brass frame and hanging cut crystals. From Italy
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Small Pine Chest of Drawers Nightstand, Denmark circa 1890
Located in Round Top, TX
Antique pine nightstand or small chest of three drawers with painted flowers around brass pulls and
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Late 19th Century Danish Country Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Antique French Louis XVI Style Walnut Enfilade Buffet with Gray Marble Top
Located in Birmingham, AL
each side, all decorated with brass trim and adorned with beaded circular pulls, enhancing the piece's
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1920s French Louis XVI Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Marble, Brass

Circa 1900 Italian Crystal and Gild Wood Chandelier
Located in Troy, MI
Turn of the century Italian six light chandelier features gild wood bobeches, beaded brass arms
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of French Three Light Crystal Sconces
Located in Troy, MI
Turn of the century French sconces have a delicate dark brass keyhole shaped frame, crystal beaded
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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Crystal, Brass

Pair of Italian Two Light Sconces with Three Tiers of Hanging Spear Crystals
Located in Troy, MI
Pair Italian sconces with brass backplate, two beaded arms draped with crystals, glass bobeches
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Early 20th Century Italian Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Crystal, Brass

19th Century French Empire Swan Chandelier
Located in Vancouver, British Columbia
. Loaded with hand cut crystals and beads. Flanked with brass elaborate Swans. A truly spectacular piece!
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Late 19th Century French Empire Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Crystal, Brass

ON SALE Circa 1920 s Two Tier Wood Metal Chandelier
Located in Douglas Manor, NY
#1-2798 A two tier French hand painted wood and metal chandelier dressed with brass goldish beads
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Early 20th Century French Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Metal, Brass

Petite 19th Century French Louis XVI Style Mahogany Desk
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
glass-front doors are trimmed in beaded brass ormolu that can also be found trimming the desk’s large
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19th Century French Louis XVI Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Marble, Brass

Pair of Antique Metal and Mirrored French Sconces
Located in Palm Beach, FL
which have two candle holders each. The concave center panels are bordered in beaded brass with
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19th Century French Neoclassical Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Metal, Brass

19th Century Burr Walnut Chest of Drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
head cast brass handles and escutheon plate.  Beaded edge between drawers. Standing on front turned
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

Napoléon III Game Table in Boulle Marquetry, France 19th Century
Located in Paris, FR
feet. The legs are connected by a striking curved X-shaped stretcher with a central inlaid brass
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Late 19th Century French Napoleon III Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

French 19th Century Petite Alabaster Mirror
Located in Baton Rouge, LA
with garland and ball finials. The carved and applied alabaster mirror frame has a beaded brass trim
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19th Century French Other Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Alabaster, Brass

Small "mistletoe ball" chandelier Paris, France, circa 1900
Located in Paris, FR
patinated bronze and brass, white opaline beads. Four lights.
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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Pair of Academic Revival Federal Mahogany Heart Back Side Chairs, 1900-25
Located in Kenilworth, IL
indigo fabric with brass nail head tacks. The front legs are fitted with their original cast brass
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Early 20th Century American Federal Antique Brass Beads

Materials

Brass

19th Century burr walnut chest of drawers
Located in Debenham, Suffolk
head cast brass handles and escutheon plate.  Beaded edge between drawers. Standing on front turned
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Late 19th Century Swedish Victorian 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.