Lot 40
  • 40

A brass alms bowl, Nuremburg 17th century

Estimate
2,500 - 4,000 GBP
bidding is closed

Description

  • 31.5 cm. diameter; 1ft.½in.
the border cast with holy water stoops, the base centered by Annunciation within a border of German script

Condition

Detail worn. Some minor casting cracks and pitting commensurate with age. Two hooks have been re-soldered at the back. In overall good original condition.
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