Subject: Brasswork

An adjustable brass lectern stand, approximately 11.5" long and 9" deep. When flat, it is 3.5" high. The stand features turned legs and an adjustable back with a Star of David and scroll/floral motif. It is composed of eight separate pieces of cast brass, fastened together with machined screws. The stand appears designed to hold a book, for use in giving a speech, or for music. Created circa 1875.

Brass object with colored glass representing the twelve tribes of Israel. The object may be Masonic in origin and not necessarily Judaica. Created circa 1890. Geographic origin unknown.

Collection of brass and painted stone objects, possibly of Masonic origin, dating from around 1890. Each object appears to represent one of the twelve tribes, with engraved details. The Judaic nature of these items is uncertain.

Brass mirror with embossed decoration. Manufactured by A. Doernberg in Gloversville, New York, circa 1885. The mirror is currently housed in Archives MS.56, Objects Box 2.

Plated brass plaque inscribed with the words "Good Luck." The date is estimated to be circa 1920 based on donor information.