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The Estate of Peter H. Tillou | Day 1

Thu, Sep 29, 2022 09:00AM EDT
Lot 83

Large Brass Adam and Eve Alms Dish

Estimate: $400 - $600

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

probably German, possibly 16th/17th century, recessed center with repousse Adam and Eve scene, border decoration of dogs and hunter chasing deer, boar, rabbit, and unicorn, 3-3/4 x 25-3/4 in. diameter

Note: Accompanied by Tillou Gallery description with list price $12,500.

Provenance: The Estate of Peter H. Tillou, Litchfield, Connecticut

Condition

surface dirt and accretion, some dents and warping throughout, a few tears and losses at rim, some polish wear, spots of verdigris

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