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A German Repousse Brass Alms Dish, 17th Century
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£1,104.84
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CA$2,038.79
A$2,284.10
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MX$27,815.99
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A German Repousse Brass Alms Dish, 17th Century
Origin and Function:
These brass dishes were primarily made in Nuremberg, Germany, and were initially secular flatware used by the wealthy for dining or hand-washing.
Later Use:
In the later 17th century, as their popularity as everyday items declined, many were donated to churches and repurposed as collection plates, leading to the enduring name "alms dishes".
Decorative Elements:
The dish features a central boss (raised area) with a design, likely depicting a religious figure or symbol, and a broad rim with punched decorative borders, often including stylized foliage or inscriptions.
Historical Significance:
These dishes offer a glimpse into the material culture and changing social customs of medieval and early modern Europe, reflecting both practical use and symbolic display of wealth.
Provenance: Private Australian Collection, with Sotheby's Lable.
Dimensions:
Height: 4cm.
Diameter: 39.5cm.
- Dimensions:Height: 1.58 in (4 cm)Diameter: 15.56 in (39.5 cm)
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- Date of Manufacture:1600s
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
- Seller Location:ARMADALE, AU
- Reference Number:Seller: CP/MSOS1stDibs: LU8952245967052
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