Bidspirit auction | Collection of Brass and Glass

Collection of Brass and Glass Decorative Objects, Monogrammed Hook, and Model Field Cannon - An assortment of six antique and vintage decorative items and hardware including a model cannon, a pierced plate, a commemorative plaque, a wall hook, a hand bell, and a doorknob. The model field cannon features a brass barrel with foliate chasing, mounted on a stained oak carriage with spoked metal wheels and functional-style metal chains and fittings. The circular pierced plate is decorated with an openwork design of prunus branches and blossoms within an incised line border. The Adirondack commemorative plaque consists of an oval glass-covered sepia photograph in a metal frame with a decorative gallery and side handles; the bottom of the image is inscribed with the text The Road Leading to Old Forge, NY. Adirondack Mountains. The wall-mounted double hook is cast metal with an oval backplate featuring a relief-cast monogram W surrounded by foliate scrolls. The hand bell is composed of a polished brass body and a turned wooden handle. The doorknob is faceted clear glass with a brass shank and a steel spindle. Measurements: The cannon barrel is approximately 7.5 inches long, and the carriage trail extends to approximately 10.5 inches in length. The pierced plate has a diameter of approximately 8 inches.