Early American heavy solid brass swing handle bucket or pail circa 1800. This pail was made from heavy gauge solid bell brass with a hand wrought iron swing handle. Measures 10 x 5 inches, and 11.5 inches high to the top of the raised handle.

English heavy bell medal lathe turned solid brass apothecary mortar and pestle. Measures 4.25 inches high, 5.25 inches across its top with a 6.5 inch pestle. Excellent original condition. C 1790. The English word mortar derives from classical Latin mortarium, meaning, among several other usages. For more information go to: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mortar_and_pestle

Russian brass traveler's icon in triptych form, 17th to 18th century. Possibly Saint Nicholas. Measures 3.25 inches high and 3 inches wide closed, 5.5 inches wide when open. Excellent original condition.

19th century Dutch brass triple candelabra with 2 rampant lions. Measures 14 inches high and 8.75 inches wide with a 4.5 inch base. Excellent condition.

RARE English brass walking stick cap with porcelain dog insert circa 1800. The porcelain insert depicts an amusing "gentleman hound" with hat, spectacles and a book in his paw. It is mounted to the cast brass cap and secured with a bronze lion headed fastener. The cap measures 2.75 inches across outside, is 1.5 inches high and has 1 and 7/8 inches cut-out for the walking stick pommel.