![Napoleon III Rosewood Travel Writing Desk: Napoleon III Rosewood Travel Writing Desk, with brass inlay engraved "M.J." and compartment opening to reveal two glass inkwells with copper caps, the writing slope covered in blue velvet. Closed: 4.2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/330233/178026561_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715975563)
Brass Writing Desks
![Napoleon III Rosewood Travel Writing Desk: Napoleon III Rosewood Travel Writing Desk, with brass inlay engraved "M.J." and compartment opening to reveal two glass inkwells with copper caps, the writing slope covered in blue velvet. Closed: 4.2](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5649/330233/178026561_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1715975563)
![Antique Regency Burl Walnut Writing Desk: Antique Regency Burl Walnut Writing Desk. Two drawers and one slide, leather top all on brass casters. Measuring 29 inches H x 24 W x 18.5 deep.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3185/332370/179255685_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717511887)
![Antiq. Mahogany Wooden Writing Desk Box: Antique lap desk. Wood, possibly mahogany writing box with fold out top with red toned leather top and includes glass ink well and places to put pens. Exterior is adorned with brass ornament on lock a](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/3283/330415/178759902_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716912385)
![19th/20thC French Regency Writing Desk: Late 19th/early 20th century French Regency writing desk, having 5 drawer, fine inlay, and brass trim, 32" H x 66" W x 32" D. Provenance: Southern Connecticut collection.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/323/331785/179024191_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717182743)
![BIG 19TH CENTURY FOLK ART BOXED TRAVEL DESK: 19th Century Victorian Folk Art Boxed Travel Desk. Red Oak Wood with Brass Nail Decoration. Original Fitted Base & Iron Handles. 10" x 13" x 20.50" Old Patina.](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/1379/331101/178486016_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716581494)
![A Boulle marquetry writing desk stamped by the Maison Tahan in Paris, from the Napoleon III period.: Writing desk in Boulle marquetry with brass scrolls on a red tortoiseshell background. Interior with mahogany compartments, top covered in blue velvet, stamped Maison Tahan in Paris, Napoleon III peri](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/7501/331835/179138071_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1717660626)
![A 19TH CENTURY STAINED OAK AND BRASS MOUNTED KNEEHOLE WRITING DESK, the solid panel top with brass: A 19TH CENTURY STAINED OAK AND BRASS MOUNTED KNEEHOLE WRITING DESK, the solid panel top with brass three quarter gallery, kneehole space, surrounded by an arrangement of seven drawers. (lacking feet)](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/533/330677/178355166_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716478342)
![Antique French Louis XV Bureau De Pente Writing Desk: Vintage from the 19th century Materials: wood, mahogany, metal, brass, leather, bronze Width: 28 inches Height: 36 inches Depth: 17 inches Antique French Louis XV Bureau De Pente Hand Painted Writing](https://p1.liveauctioneers.com/5584/329996/177914872_1_x.jpg?height=310&quality=70&version=1716324705)
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George III brass mortar leads our five auction highlights
George III Brass Mortar by Jan Verbruggen, $77,975 STANSTED MOUNTFITCHET, U.K. – Sending the old year out with a bang, a George III brass mortar by Jan Verbruggen hammered for £49,000 and sold for £61,250 ($77,975) with buyer’s premium at Sworders on December 13. The rare example of British military ordnance from the time of the American Revolutionary War was estimated […]
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Mamluk 14th-century brass candlestick lit up Leland Little, selling for $125K
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Toy collectors grabbed ‘many brass rings’ at Bertoia’s $1.95M sale
VINELAND, N.J. – There were smiles on many bidders’ faces as they departed Bertoia Auctions’ Spring Toy Break Auction on May 9th and 10th. “It was a terrific sale, and there was a great camaraderie throughout,” said Bertoia Auctions associate Rich Bertoia. “As they headed out the door with their purchases, everybody was chattering about […]
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Furniture Specific: Brass with class
In the last few months I have been fortunate enough to attend several high-end antique shows, cover some good auctions and visit a well-known museum with a wonderful collection of 18th- and 19th-century American furniture treasures. And while it is fun to sort of let yourself go and just be amazed at all the great […]