Galleria Spinelli Brass Vase

Q: Can you tell me what this is? It is marked on the bottom: GALLERIA SPINELLI ROMA and a hallmark. Thank you. A: You have of a brass vase made in the Galleria Spinelli studios in Rome, Italy. This studio might have a connection to the artist Gaetano Spinelli (1877-1945), but he was active primarily […]

Brass Heat Register

Q:  I am wondering about this piece I have. I think it is a brass plant stand top, but I’m not sure. Do you know what it is, and do you think it has any value? A:  You will be delighted to know that what you thought is a brass plant stand top is actually […]

Polishing Brass, Inside and Outside

Lemon oil is a good polish for brass inside the house. After polishing brass kept outdoors, use a thin coat of paste wax to protect the shine.    

Tavern Candlesticks

Q: I have a pair of antique brass pub candlesticks from the 1900s. They have the drip hole, bells, and drip plate and are 12 inches tall. Can you provide pricing for me should I want to sell on my own? A: Brass candlesticks with bells are often called “tavern candlesticks” because they were used […]

Bell Collection

Q: I’m 80 years old, so I’m cleaning out my attic. I have several small bells and have no idea where they came from. I think they are brass. They have etched decoration. Can you tell me anything about them? Are they junk or something to be handed down (to whomever may want them)? Are […]