Alms dish - Brass - 17th century
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Brass 17th‑century decorative charger from Europe, approximately 35.5 cm wide, in good used condition with minor signs of aging and spotting.
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Description of a 17th-century brass bowl
Diameter: 39.5 cm
Material: spun and hammered brass
Dating: 17th century (c. 1600–1680)
Very fine and high-quality 17th-century bowl in heavy brass. The bowl has a wide, lightly raised rim and a centrally domed mirror with a richly chased foliate and scroll motif in relief.
Characteristics:
The punched edge decoration with a recurring floral rosette motif
The deeply engraved central rosette with Baroque foliate volutes
The clear workmanship (hammer marks visible on the back)
Beautiful warm patina with natural signs of aging
This type of bowl was used in the 17th century as:
decorative bowl
brass bowl on the table or sideboard
sometimes as a christening bowl or church-use object
The quality of the chasing and finishing points to a craftsman workshop experienced in decorative brasswork.
Origin
On the basis of form, decoration and technique the bowl is very likely from the Southern Netherlands (Flanders/Brabant) or possibly from Northern France.
This type of punched edge with repetitive floral decoration and a chased central rosette is common in the Netherlands in the 17th century.
Condition
Nice authentic patina
No modern alterations visible
Normal signs of wear appropriate to its age
Edge shows light deformation (typical for hand-forged work)
Description of a 17th-century brass bowl
Diameter: 39.5 cm
Material: spun and hammered brass
Dating: 17th century (c. 1600–1680)
Very fine and high-quality 17th-century bowl in heavy brass. The bowl has a wide, lightly raised rim and a centrally domed mirror with a richly chased foliate and scroll motif in relief.
Characteristics:
The punched edge decoration with a recurring floral rosette motif
The deeply engraved central rosette with Baroque foliate volutes
The clear workmanship (hammer marks visible on the back)
Beautiful warm patina with natural signs of aging
This type of bowl was used in the 17th century as:
decorative bowl
brass bowl on the table or sideboard
sometimes as a christening bowl or church-use object
The quality of the chasing and finishing points to a craftsman workshop experienced in decorative brasswork.
Origin
On the basis of form, decoration and technique the bowl is very likely from the Southern Netherlands (Flanders/Brabant) or possibly from Northern France.
This type of punched edge with repetitive floral decoration and a chased central rosette is common in the Netherlands in the 17th century.
Condition
Nice authentic patina
No modern alterations visible
Normal signs of wear appropriate to its age
Edge shows light deformation (typical for hand-forged work)
Details
Era
1400-1900
Over 200 years old
Yes
Material
Brass
Country of origin
Europe
Height
0 cm
Width
35.5 cm
Depth
0 cm
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of aging & blemishes
Estimated period
17th century
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