All Brass & Copper

Rare Sailing Artifact 1899 America’s Cup Columbia Superb large loving cup trophy made from the bronze of the 1899 America’s Cup defender, Columbia. The original small plaque that certifies this is still firmly affixed to the bottom of the trophy. Columbia was victorious over the Irish challenger, Shamrock I, owned by Sir Thomas Lipton.

Size: 11" high x 10" wide.

It is a golf trophy from the Wauwatosa Golf Club in...
 

S.S. MILWAUKEE CLIPPER - 1950's ship paperweight
Nifty original copper-toned metal paperweight in the shape of the famous Great Lakes ferry, S.S. Milwaukee Clipper. The paperweight dates from approximately 1950.

Size:
6 1/2" long x 2" wide x 1 1/2" high.

Condition:
Excellent and still has the felt pad on the bottom. See photos.

The ship pre-dates the Titanic by seven years. She was built in 1905...
Circa: 1950
Manufacturer: S.S. Milwaukee Clipper  

NEW YORK PUBLIC SCHOOL C.1899 DOOR KNOBS We have a small number of original door knobs from old New York City Public Schools. Over 100 years old. Gorgeous deeply-embossed heavy brass. A few look to be bronze. These are NOT reproductions. 



It's fascinating to think of such artistic care being taken with such a utilitarian item. These gorgeous knobs were very likely one of the most beautiful things in the daily...
Circa: 1900
 

Antique Brass Door Knobs – 1 Pair - Solid Brass.

This is a beautiful pair of old brass knobs. Late 1800’s or early 1900’s. They have been professionally polished and lacquered to prevent tarnish. Each knob is 2 1/4" diameter. Price is for the pair.

 

Watney’s Advertising Pub Sign & Light - C.1910 - Works This is a spectacular, large illuminated Watney’s pub sign, approximately 100 years old, possibly older. It would have hung at the pub entrance. It has a beautiful frame of heavy copper.

There are four sides, each with a Watney’s Red Barrel glass insert. These inserts were changed out over the years and the current inserts are at least 50 years old. The sign is set off by a substantial...
Circa: 1930-40
Manufacturer: Watney's Brewing Co.  

ANTIQUE BRASS FRAME & PHOTOGRAPH - MID-1800'S. This is a gem of a frame with what looks like its original accompanying photograph still inside. It is sturdy brass with beautiful detailing all around. The detailed area on the front and on the clasp is reddish brass with an almost copper appearance, but I'm pretty sure it is brass.

The heavy clasp on top is firmly attached and moves well. The back is solid brass and once had a...
 

Copper Tea Kettle with Wavy Embossed Design C.1910 They don’t come much cuter than this delightful round pot. It will take a good polish if you prefer that. We’ve left it with its handsome aged patina.

Size:
7 1/2" tall
8 1/4" wide from spout to handle.

Condition is excellent overall. There is a small hole in the bottom that would need to be repaired for actual use. Anyway, its much more fun to look...