A fine, 17th century, German, brass, alms dish
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Reference
10741
The raised, central boss with an unidentified coat of arms, with a crown above the shield containing diagonal bands, and flanked by foliage. Surrounded by a raised, gadrooned,petal, flowerhead and punched decoration. The rim with floral punched and incised V' decoration. Wear & losses. Second half of the 17th century.
Diameter 42cm., 17in.
This brass alms dish is typical of the period and unusual bearing an armorial device.
All prices exclude custom clearance fees which, where appropriate, will be charged directly to the client by your receiving courier, importer or government.
Width
17 cm
/ 6 3⁄4"
Period
17th Century
Year
1650
Country
German
Collections
Commemorative
