Is antique brass strong?

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.

How can I tell if brass is antique?

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.

How do you know if brass is antique?

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.

What color is antique brass?

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.

How can I tell if a brass chandelier is antique?

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.

How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?

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.

How much is an antique brass bed worth?

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.

Antique Brass Sign

Reverse Painted Glass Sign

Signed Glass Etched

Binoculars Leather

Category

Vintage 1910s North American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Brass Sheffield Fixture with Signed Quezal Shades

$2,650

Three-Arm Brass Chandelier with Signed Steuben Shades

By Steuben Glass

Located in Minneapolis, MN

signed shades. We find that early antique lighting was designed as objects of art and we treat each

Category

Vintage 1920s American American Colonial Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Three-Arm Brass Chandelier with Signed Steuben Shades

$1,575

Cast Brass Federal Sconce with Signed Quezal Threaded Shade

Located in Minneapolis, MN

Finely cast sconce with floral details, fluted cup, and sunburst pattern. Includes original signed

Category

Vintage 1910s Federal Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Cast Brass Federal Sconce with Signed Quezal Threaded Shade

$1,750

Cast Brass Five Arm Chandelier with Signed Quezal Pulled Feather Shades

By Quezal

Located in Minneapolis, MN

finish of red brass, complementing the original pulled feather shades, signed by Quezal. Quezal Art and

Category

Early 20th Century American Arts and Crafts Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Cast Brass Five Arm Chandelier with Signed Quezal Pulled Feather Shades

$9,800

Antique Bronze Baroque Library Desk Lamp Signed by Edward F. Caldwell Circa 1950

By Edward F. Caldwell Co.

Located in New York, NY

ATL1901 A bronze Baroque desk lamp in its original age-darkened finish signed by the New York maker

Category

Mid-20th Century North American Baroque Table Lamps

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Antique Bronze Baroque Library Desk Lamp Signed by Edward F. Caldwell Circa 1950

$3,500

Onik Agaronyan Brass Crown of Thorns Convex Mirror

By Onik Agaronyan

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Handmade crown of thorns mirror by Onik Agaronyan. Antiqued convex mirror. Patinated brass. Signed

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Convex Mirrors

Materials

Brass

Onik Agaronyan Brass Crown of Thorns Convex Mirror

$11,000

A hexagonal brass lantern by Bradley and Hubbard

By Bradley Hubbard

Located in New York, NY

AHL3642 A tapered hexagonal lantern with clear glass panels in its original antique brass patina

Category

Early 20th Century American Lanterns

Materials

Brass

A hexagonal brass lantern by Bradley and Hubbard

$2,300

A pair of brass and ceramic table lights

Located in New York, NY

antiqued brassed metal finish. Signed by the Chicago maker Stiffel Co. Shades not included.

Category

Vintage 1960s American Table Lamps

Materials

Brass

A pair of brass and ceramic table lights

$2,400

Laverne Etched Bronze Coffee Table

Located in Los Angeles, CA

decoration of traditional Japanese figures over antique brass legs with arched supports. Signed in top

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass

Laverne Etched Bronze Coffee Table

$8,500

Laverne Etched Bronze Coffee Table

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

traditional Japanese figures over antique brass legs. Signed in top surface "Philip and Kelvin Laverne".

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Bronze, Brass

Laverne Etched Bronze Coffee Table

$12,500

Laverne Etched Bronze, Round Coffee Table

By Philip and Kelvin LaVerne

Located in Los Angeles, CA

-etched decoration of traditional Japanese figures over antique brass legs with arched supports. Signed

Category

Vintage 1960s American Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Pewter

Laverne Etched Bronze, Round Coffee Table

$5,500

Antique Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses, Signed

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Victorian era antique Mother-of-Pearl and brass opera glasses signed Le Prince Paris. Features a

Category

Early 20th Century French Victorian Scientific Instruments

Antique Mother-of-Pearl and Brass Opera Glasses, Signed

$275

Signed Handel Brass Pendant with Green Glass

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This gorgeous pendant has brass base is rectangular in shape. The chain and the canopy are also

Category

Vintage 1910s American American Craftsman Chandeliers and Pendants

Materials

Brass

Signed Handel Brass Pendant with Green Glass

$2,025

Antique Russian Brass Samovar

Located in Oaks, PA

Antique Russian Brass Samovar, signed in numerous places, recenlty professionally polished

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Victorian Serving Pieces

Antique Russian Brass Samovar

$1,195

Signed Bradley and Hubbard Colonial Revival Brass Sconce Pair

By Bradley Hubbard

Located in Minneapolis, MN

This pair of oversized cast brass two-arm Colonial Revival sconces, created circa 1920s, are signed

Category

Vintage 1920s American Colonial Revival Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

Signed Bradley and Hubbard Colonial Revival Brass Sconce Pair

$2,500

Theodore Alexander Designed and Signed Brass Tray Table with Lacquered Removable

By Theodore Alexander

Located in Oakland Park, FL

Offered by the Antique Textiles Galleries: Theodore Alexander designed and signed brass tray table

Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern End Tables

Materials

Brass

Theodore Alexander Designed and Signed Brass Tray Table with Lacquered Removable

$525

1920s Signed Oscar Bach Two-Arm Cast Brass Sconce, Set of Five Matching

By Oscar Bruno Bach

Located in Minneapolis, MN

floral motifs and beautiful original finish. Each sconce is signed. Set of five matching available

Category

Vintage 1920s American Arts and Crafts Wall Lights and Sconces

Materials

Brass

1920s Signed Oscar Bach Two-Arm Cast Brass Sconce, Set of Five Matching

$1,850

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Antique Brass Sign For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal antique brass sign for your home. Each antique brass sign for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using brass, metal and glass. Your living room may not be complete without an antique brass sign — find older editions for sale from the 19th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. When you’re browsing for the right antique brass sign, those designed in Arts and Crafts, Victorian and Art Deco styles are of considerable interest. Many designers have produced at least one well-made antique brass sign over the years, but those crafted by Alfred Dunhill, Bradley Hubbard and Davey Co. are often thought to be among the most beautiful.

How Much is a Antique Brass Sign?

An antique brass sign can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,073, while the lowest priced sells for $145 and the highest can go for as much as $18,500.

Questions About Antique Brass Sign

Is antique brass strong?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if brass is antique?
1 Answer
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.
How do you know if brass is antique?
1 Answer
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.
What color is antique brass?
1 Answer
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.
How can I tell if a brass chandelier is antique?
1 Answer
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.
How can you tell if a candle holder is antique brass?
1 Answer
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.
How much is an antique brass bed worth?
1 Answer
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.