Impressive large medallion plate enamel bronze mythology Renaissance style Spain

Wonderful business card tray, made out of solid bronze, an original of the Jugendstil - Art Nouveau period, made around 1900. This nice historical object has a rectangular shape an...

Incredibly detailed jardiniere, made of copper-plated metal with the original brass insert, rich rose blossom decor, made around 1900, Art Nouveau, in Italy (or France). This fasci...

Magnificent wall mirror, frame, an impressive original from the 1880s, made in Austria. This impressive hand crafted object is made of wood with a stucco overlay, which is extremel...

A beautiful, exceptionally decorative serving tray from the famous glassblowing island of Murano in Venice, Italy. Made in the 1950s, most probably by Ercole Barovier. The tray cons...

With a central pomegranate surrounded by a gadrooned border. The border with stamped decoration.

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...

19th century German, likely Berlin Iron Works, cast iron charger with mythological figures of goddesses, putti, various animals and fish in relief. T...

Large vintage copper bas relief charger, an impressive 30 3/4 inches across, depicting a dramatic battle among warriors on horseback in repousse, and bordered by decorative shields a...