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Premier Auction - Session II

Sat, Apr 10, 2021 09:00AM EDT
Lot 721

Early German Brass Alms Dish

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
some elements possibly late 15th century, embossed crown of thorns and narcissus flower interior border, domed central boss with raised border, 16 in.Note: A similar alms dish can be seen in the collection of The Metropolitan Museum of Art: https://www.metmuseum.org/art/collection/search/468652?rpp=30&pg=9&rndkey=20151112&ao=on&ft=*&deptids=17&pos=263 - Provenance: From the Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina

Condition

base restored and possibly associated (color variation between base and rim, see detailed photos), surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, some areas of discoloration and tarnishing, some light verdigris at raised edges, some dents and warping to metal, surface likely polished with associated losses
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