brass balls

At each corner of the minaret stood four huge brass balls, which were thrown down in the earthquake of 1395.

It seemed as if the brass balls on the iron fence shone brighter than ever because he had come.

The shop was closed, and above it hung three brass balls, each covered now with a snowy cap.

Did these Yankee ignoramuses suppose he did not share their aversion from the gaberdine or the three brass balls?

Anyhow, Syd turned on 'Patsy' and let him have both tusks, brass balls and all, right through the body.