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Sat, Oct 3, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 388

Two German Brass Alms Dishes

Estimate: $800 - $1,200

Bid Increments

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$3,000 $250
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probably 17th century, hammered and incised decoration, larger example with Adam and Eve in Eden, marked "KOB" and "Ishu(?)" verso, 17 in.; smaller example with flower vase decoration, marked "KBE" verso, 14-3/4 in. - Provenance: David Walter-Ellis, London; Property from the Collection of Dudley and Constance Godfrey

Condition

surface dirt layer and accretion, some tarnish and oxidation, some areas of gilt loss, scattered dents and warping, both with later holes (likely for hanging); larger with two possible repairs to rim verso
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