Lot 125: Large Embossed Brass Wall Charger in the Dutch Tavern Style, Attributed to Peerage England
A large, decorative embossed brass charger or wall plaque attributed to Peerage, England. The central repoussé medallion depicts a traditional Dutch tavern scene with figures in seventeenth-century attire seated around a table in a rustic interior setting complete with barrels and jugs. The elaborate wide rim is decorated with high-relief scrolling acanthus leaves and swags of various fruit and foliage, featuring a grotesque foliate mask integrated into the design. The piece exhibits a natural aged patina with darkening in the recesses which serves to highlight the high-relief decoration. An auction lot sticker is present on the central field.
Condition report:
The item is in good condition with a well-developed natural patina across the surface. There are no obvious signs of significant denting, piercing, or structural damage. The relief detail remains crisp. A lot sticker is attached to the front surface.
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