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.

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 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.

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 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 India Brass

Category

19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Hammered Brass Lamp

$3,200

Brass Indian Table Top

Located in Chicago, IL

A large heavy and thick copper/brass alloy Indian tabletop. Finely carved as a target (concentric

Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique India Brass

Brass Indian Table Top

$1,800

Antique Anglo-Indian Brass Inlaid Fitted Box/Side Table On Stand

Located in New York, NY

A large 19th century Anglo-Indian teakwood box the top inlaid with brass geometric rectangular

Category

19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Antique Anglo-Indian Brass Inlaid Fitted Box/Side Table On Stand

$2,200

2 Anglo-Indian Hardwood Brass Mounted Buckets

Located in San Francisco, CA

A rare pair of Anglo-Indian hardwood brass-mounted buckets with later metal inserts, the exterior

Category

1880s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

2 Anglo-Indian Hardwood Brass Mounted Buckets

$3,250 / set

Indian Brass Betel Nut Box, c. 1900

Located in Chicago, IL

This ornate Indian betel nut box dates back to the early 20th century. Known in India as a paan

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Folk Art Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass, Copper

Indian Brass Betel Nut Box, c. 1900

$488

Pair of Anglo Indian Brass and Mahogany Low Tables

Located in Montreal, QC

Pair of embossed and poly chrome brass drum shaped orientalist low tables with mahogany tops. Anglo

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Pair of Anglo Indian Brass and Mahogany Low Tables

$1,450

18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Box.

Located in Middleburg, VA

18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Dowry Box. Exquisite Indian craftsmanship

Category

18th Century and Earlier Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

18th Century Brass Mounted and Lacquered “Marriage” Box.

$2,400

Early 20thC Oriental Brass Hardwood Gong

Located in Altrincham, GB

Early 20thC Oriental Brass & Hardwood Gong supported by two ceremonially dressed elephants - 22.5"w

Category

1920s Indian Grand Tour Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Early 20thC Oriental Brass Hardwood Gong

$987

Brass Umbrella Stand with Islamic Calligraphy Writing

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

. Base is 11" diameter, top opening is 9". Probably made in India for the Middle East or Persian market

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Islamic Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Brass Umbrella Stand with Islamic Calligraphy Writing

$1,950

19th C .iron Brass Bound Teak Whelled Dowry Chest

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Bound in Iron and Brass with Brass decoration to the front and domed lid , heavy iron hardware

Category

19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Iron, Brass

19th C .iron Brass Bound Teak Whelled Dowry Chest

$3,400

Indian Rhyton Shaped Brass Sculpture or Statue with Winged Ram

Located in Plainview, NY

. The piece originates from India. Dimensions 10.5” H x 15” W x 7” D.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Tribal Antique India Brass

Materials

Metal, Brass

Indian Rhyton Shaped Brass Sculpture or Statue with Winged Ram

$1,350

19th Century Copper Kettle with Brass Silver Floral Decoration

Located in Middleburg, VA

This beautiful 19th century copper kettle is perfect for any teapot collector. Made in India during

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

19th Century Copper Kettle with Brass Silver Floral Decoration

$725

19th Century Copper Kettle with Brass Silver Floral Decoration

Located in Middleburg, VA

This beautiful 19th century copper kettle is perfect for any teapot collector. Made in India during

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Silver, Brass, Copper

19th Century Copper Kettle with Brass Silver Floral Decoration

$725

Large Antique Kashmiri Serving Tray, Indian, Silvered Brass, Platter, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique Kashmiri serving tray. An Indian, silvered brass decorative platter

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Late Victorian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Large Antique Kashmiri Serving Tray, Indian, Silvered Brass, Platter, Victorian

$1,658

Anglo-Indian Etched and Painted Brass Peacock

Located in Stamford, CT

Beautifully rendered etched brass peacock, showing his feathers in full regalia. The surface

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Etched and Painted Brass Peacock

$1,180

Brass And Sand Stone Side Table

Located in Delray Beach, FL

Beautiful side table can be used as small coffee table ,made of stylish brass table base and great

Category

19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Brass And Sand Stone Side Table

$1,800

Brass and Wood Tray Table, circa 1930

Located in Doylestown, PA

A chic 1930s tray table with a heavy cast brass tray on a walnut base, probably Indian.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Brass and Wood Tray Table, circa 1930

$475

Early 20th Century Copper and Brass Indian Table

Located in London, GB

Early 20th century copper and brass Indian table A highly decorative early 20th century example

Category

1920s Indian Early Victorian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass, Copper

Early 20th Century Copper and Brass Indian Table

$952

Large 19th C Anglo-Indian Brass Inlaid Box On Stand/Side Table

Located in New York, NY

a profusion of brass inlay, the top with diamond shaped medallion within a rectangle bordered by

Category

19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Large 19th C Anglo-Indian Brass Inlaid Box On Stand/Side Table

$4,200

Mid 19th Century English Form Copper Kettle with Brass Floral Decoration

Located in Middleburg, VA

This 19th century copper kettle with brass floral decoration is the perfect piece for any tea

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass, Copper

Mid 19th Century English Form Copper Kettle with Brass Floral Decoration

$725

Antique Anglo Indian Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Table

Located in Palm Beach, FL

Impressive antique Anglo Indian stand or table with a rosewood octagon top having elaborate brass

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Antique Anglo Indian Rosewood and Brass Inlaid Table

$3,900

Anglo-Indian Amboyna, Abalone and Brass Box

Located in New York, NY

Decorated overall with mounted bars of mother-of-pearl and brass turned bosses; with domed hinged

Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Amboyna, Abalone and Brass Box

$1,200

Hoshiarpur Early 20th Century Octagonal Occasional Table, Brass Inlay

Located in London, GB

Highly decorative and beautifully carved - this occasional table was made in India in the early

Category

1910s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Hoshiarpur Early 20th Century Octagonal Occasional Table, Brass Inlay

$3,276

Indian Brass Vessel as a Table Lamp

Located in London, GB

An early twentieth century Indian brass vessel with bulbous central section of gourd form, with

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Indian Brass Vessel as a Table Lamp

$2,467

Wooden Storage Box with Brass Trim

Located in Chicago, IL

This handsome wooden storage box is from Gujarat, India and was from the early 20th century. The

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Metal

Wooden Storage Box with Brass Trim

$1,800

Incredible Monumental 19th Century Ornate Red Lacquer Brass Dowry Box

Located in Hopewell, NJ

Extraordinary ornate red lacquered dowry box having unusual shape and amazing brass decoration and

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Incredible Monumental 19th Century Ornate Red Lacquer Brass Dowry Box

$3,200

19th Century Anglo-Indian Brass And Copper Inlaid Box

Located in New York, NY

A 19th century Anglo-Indian rosewood box with allover brass and copper inlay with brass side

Category

19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Anglo-Indian Brass And Copper Inlaid Box

$2,200

Anglo Indian Brass Antique Bowls, Set of Three

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Set of 3 antique handcrafted brass Anglo Indian decorative Bowl. Nice old patina. Size: Large

Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Copper

Anglo Indian Brass Antique Bowls, Set of Three

$750

Large Anglo-Indian engraved brass tray, c. 1920

Located in Kenilworth, IL

Unsigned brass tray in the Anglo-Indian style. The tray features an intricate floral motif

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Large Anglo-Indian engraved brass tray, c. 1920

$1,250

Late 18th Century Brass and Steel Bound Teak Trunk

Located in London, GB

A beautiful and functional brass and steel bound Indian teak trunk, highly decorated with steel

Category

Late 18th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass, Steel

Late 18th Century Brass and Steel Bound Teak Trunk

$4,386

19th Century Indian Chest with Wooden Frame Covered in Embossed Brass

Located in Marbella, ES

19th Century Indian Chest with Wooden Frame Covered in Embossed Brass with Handles

Category

19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Indian Chest with Wooden Frame Covered in Embossed Brass

$5,938

19th Century Indian Chest with Wooden Frame Covered in Embossed Brass

Located in Marbella, ES

19th Century Indian Chest with Wooden Frame Covered in Embossed Brass with Handles

Category

19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Indian Chest with Wooden Frame Covered in Embossed Brass

$5,344

Antique Indian Victorian Brass Copper Jardiniere Centerpiece Cobra Tripod Base

Located in Dublin, Ireland

Very Fine Example of an unusually large and heavy gauge Polished Brass and Copper Two Piece Indian

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Victorian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass, Copper

Antique Indian Victorian Brass Copper Jardiniere Centerpiece Cobra Tripod Base

$801

Pair of Brass and Copper Recumbent Deer, 19th Century

Located in Atlanta, GA

likely Indian, finely cast, mid-19th century.

Category

Mid-19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Pair of Brass and Copper Recumbent Deer, 19th Century

$6,440 / set

19th Century Indian Teak Trunk with Brass Nailhead Decoration

Located in San Marino, CA

19th century brass studded Indian teak trunk, elaborately decorated with brass nailheads and

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Rustic Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

19th Century Indian Teak Trunk with Brass Nailhead Decoration

$4,300

Early 20thC Indian Brass Tray with Engraved Lacquered Peacock Decoration

Located in Altrincham, GB

Early 20thC Indian Brass Tray with Engraved & Lacquered Peacock Decoration - a Souvenir from a

Category

1920s Indian Grand Tour Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Early 20thC Indian Brass Tray with Engraved Lacquered Peacock Decoration

$383

Antique Anglo-Indian Etched and Polychrome Brass Peacock Figure

Located in Houston, TX

Stunning Anglo-Indian etched and polychrome brass peacock figure or sculpture. This beautiful

Category

Early 1900s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Antique Anglo-Indian Etched and Polychrome Brass Peacock Figure

$1,250

Mughal Islamic Brass Rosewater Sprinkling Perfume Flask with Ornamentation

Located in Vancouver, British Columbia

Circa 1840's Rare Mughal brass detachable sprinkling flask with elegant proportions. The

Category

1840s Indian Islamic Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Mughal Islamic Brass Rosewater Sprinkling Perfume Flask with Ornamentation

$1,450

Indian Early 20th Century Brass Bound Wooden Treasure Chest with Drawers

Located in Yonkers, NY

An Indian wood and brass treasure chest from the early 20th century with drawers and partitioned

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Indian Early 20th Century Brass Bound Wooden Treasure Chest with Drawers

$1,100

Monumental Mughal-Indian Brass Hanging Tray Platter 47 Inches Diameter

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Monumental Mughal-Indian brass hanging tray platter. Polished decorative hanging brass tray with

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Agra Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Monumental Mughal-Indian Brass Hanging Tray Platter 47 Inches Diameter

$4,850

Moorish Brass Tray Table on Inlaid Folding Stand

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Antique Anglo-Indian brass tray on folding stand inlaid with mother-of-pearl. Amazing fine hand

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Moorish Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Moorish Brass Tray Table on Inlaid Folding Stand

$1,480

1920s Old Vintage Antique Unique Design Hand Engraved Beautiful Brass Hukka Pot

Located in New Orleans, LA

1920s Old Vintage Antique Unique Handcrafted Beautiful Design Engraved Rare Brass Hukkah Pot

Category

1920s Indian Anglo-Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

1920s Old Vintage Antique Unique Design Hand Engraved Beautiful Brass Hukka Pot

$76

A Rare 1920s Indian Solid Brass Hat Shape Trinket Box

Located in Bellport, NY

Rare and unusual Indian Solid Brass Hat shaped trinket box. Fine craftsmanship,with a hat box shape.

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

A Rare 1920s Indian Solid Brass Hat Shape Trinket Box

$675

Early 20thC Indian Embossed Brass Table Lamp

Located in Altrincham, GB

Early 20thC Indian Embossed Brass Table Lamp, of compressed orbicular form with three elephant

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Grand Tour Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Early 20thC Indian Embossed Brass Table Lamp

$1,220

Pair of Mogul Damascened and Engraved Brass Lamps

Located in London, by appointment only

Very decorative large-scale pair of damascened and engraved brass lamps in the Mogul style

Category

Early 1900s Indian Edwardian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Pair of Mogul Damascened and Engraved Brass Lamps

$3,975 / set

Antique Kerala Ethnic Indian Mahogany Jewelry Box with Brass Mounting

Located in Vero Beach, FL

in pyramidal shape with fanciful brass hardware. The chosen wood is mahogany, which gives this box a

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Antique Kerala Ethnic Indian Mahogany Jewelry Box with Brass Mounting

$1,050

Antique Shotgun Carry Case, Indian Teak, Brass, Rifle Box, Victorian, Circa 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a fine antique shotgun carry case. An Indian State Railway gun box in teak and brass

Category

Early 1900s Indian Late Victorian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Antique Shotgun Carry Case, Indian Teak, Brass, Rifle Box, Victorian, Circa 1900

$1,488

Victorian Glass Dome With Vintage Indian Queen Maya Brass Dancing Figure

Located in London, GB

This decorative piece features a finely detailed brass figure of Queen Maya in a classical dance

Category

19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Victorian Glass Dome With Vintage Indian Queen Maya Brass Dancing Figure

$575 / set

Antique Decorative Planter, Indian, Chased Brass Jardiniere Pot, Victorian, 1900

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique decorative planter. An Indian, chased brass jardiniere pot, dating to the late

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Late Victorian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Antique Decorative Planter, Indian, Chased Brass Jardiniere Pot, Victorian, 1900

$906

Anglo-Indian Bone and Brass Box

Located in Stamford, CT

plaques with repousse brass decorations, hinges and hasp. Lined with black cloth. A fine addition to a box

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Bone

Anglo-Indian Bone and Brass Box

$950

Pair of 19th Century Brass Hookah Bases as Lamps

Located in London, GB

A rare pair of late nineteenth century brass Hookah bases with star form base, now as lamps with

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Pair of 19th Century Brass Hookah Bases as Lamps

$3,769 / set

Set of Six Victorian Graduated Copper and Brass Vessels

Located in Suffolk, GB

An unusual set of six graduated copper and brass vessels. The smallest marked Manufacturers Punjab

Category

1880s Indian Victorian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass, Copper

Set of Six Victorian Graduated Copper and Brass Vessels

$596

Anglo-Indian Brass Rosewood Campaign Box/Side Table On Stand

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century Rosewood campaign box inlaid with brass on each side with two brass handles

Category

19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Anglo-Indian Brass Rosewood Campaign Box/Side Table On Stand

$3,800

Large Indian Brass Lamp Standard Embossed with Elephants and Hindi Deities

Located in Altrincham, GB

Large Indian Brass Lamp Standard Embossed with Elephants and Hindi Deities - Grand Tour Piece c1900

Category

Early 1900s Indian Grand Tour Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Large Indian Brass Lamp Standard Embossed with Elephants and Hindi Deities

$3,907

Antique Indian Red Lacquered Dowry Box from Rajasthan with Pierced Brass Braces

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Indian red lacquered dowry box from Rajasthan, with pierced brass motifs. Born in the

Category

Early 20th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

Antique Indian Red Lacquered Dowry Box from Rajasthan with Pierced Brass Braces

$1,100

19th-C. Anglo-Indian Brass Clad Hand Forged Padauk Wood Trunk / Coffee Table

Located in Kennesaw, GA

This is an exceptional Anglo-Indian brass clad hand forged trunk. It is carved Padauk wood with an

Category

Late 19th Century Indian Anglo-Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass

19th-C. Anglo-Indian Brass Clad Hand Forged Padauk Wood Trunk / Coffee Table

$3,495

Anglo-Indian Inlaid Copper Brass Side/End Table On Stand

Located in New York, NY

A late 19th century rosewood table, the octagonal top inlaid with a profusion of brass and copper

Category

19th Century Indian Antique India Brass

Materials

Brass, Copper

Anglo-Indian Inlaid Copper Brass Side/End Table On Stand

$3,500

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Antique India Brass For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal piece of antique India brass for your home. Frequently made of metal, brass and wood, every item from our selection of antique India brass was constructed with great care. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect choice in our collection of antique India brass — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. When you’re browsing for the right object in our assortment of antique India brass, those designed in Folk Art, Neoclassical and Victorian styles are of considerable interest. You’ll likely find more than one option in this array of antique India brass that is appealing in its simplicity, but Rajhastani, Artisan House and Craig Jenkins produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique India Brass?

Prices for a piece of antique India brass start at $150 and top out at $63,040 with the average selling for $2,418.

Questions About Antique India Brass

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.
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 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.
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 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.