French Oversize Brass Fruits Platter, circa 1890

French carved wood bread or for fruits platter with grapes and vine leaves, circa 1900.

French Majolica fruits cake stand or comport signed Sarreguemines, circa 1920.

Very colorful French Faience platter desvres Circa 1890. 2 birds on the middle of a quiver.

Rare large Majolica yellow strawberries platter Sarreguemines, circa 1880.  

A Large 19th Century Turkish Brass Copper Wall Charger C.1850. Beautifully hand engraved stylised floral motifs with attractive patination to the coppered brass. Could be used as an...

A late 19th century Turkish patinated brass wall mounted decorative tray with arabesque motif decoration. Measurements: Diameter: 40.5"

It is a tray from the Art Deco period, in brass with geometric patterns. It was made in France around the 1940s. It is gold in color. Signed and stamped.

A Large German Repousse Brass Alms Dish, 17th Century These dishes were originally used as everyday flatware by the wealthy during the Medieval period, serving for food or for holding water for hand-washing. They also served as a display of wealth and status. When they went out of fashion in the later 17th century, many were donated to churches and used as collection plates, which is how they acquired the name "alms dishes". Purpose: While historically used for collecting donations for the poor and charitable purposes, they were also commonly used as offertory plates in churches for collecting offerings during services. Historical Use: In medieval times, these brass dishes served as everyday flatware for the wealthy, used for food or holding jugs for hand-washing. They also served as displays of wealth and status. Transition to Alms Dishes: When they fell out of fashion as domestic items in the later 17th century, many were donated to churches and used as collection plates, leading to the name "alms dishes". Decorative Function: European paintings of home interiors...