Brass brooches can be bought relatively cheaply although designer brooches can fetch far more than the actual worth of the metal. Brass is an alloy of copper and zinc and can vary in color. One of the attractions of brass is its resemblance to gold at a fraction of the price. Unlike gold, brass can tarnish.
Below are some examples and price guides of brass brooches including a Chanel brooch and a George Washington commemorative brooch made around 1800.
Yves Saint Laurent Saint Laurent pin brooch badge SAINT LAURENT monogram YSL logo rhinestone gold
Brand: Yves Saint Laurent
Type: Pin brooch
Gender: Women
Material: Brass
Color: Gold
Stone: Rhinestone
Size (HxWxD): 5.2cm x 3.2cm x 5.00mm / 2.04 x 1.25 x 0.19
Condition: Used (very good)
Overall: Deterioration
Sold for US$455 at Bidhaus in 2023
Chanel CC Brooch
Condition Quality: Good
Color: Gold
Material: Brass
Width: 2 in.
Sold for US$1,000 at Pacific Global Auction in 2023
c. 1800, George Washington Commemorative Raised Bust Portrait Brooch, White Glass within a Fancy Gilt Brass Frame
Sold for US$1,400 at Early American History Auctions in 2023
One Carved Miniature Brooch with Red Jewels
carved miniature brooch, carving is placed under glass, 25 round faceted red glass jewels, 1-5/8 x 1-3/8 in., brass, straight bar pin, trombone clasp, 14.7 grams
Sold for US$300 at Brunk Auctions in 2023
Austrian antique Art Nouveau gilt brass brooch or buckle with rhinestones.
Sold for US$40 at Antika Gallery in 2023
