Early Northern European Brass Spies from Canaan Alms Plate related_ar4752-56 Italy | South Central Europe

Italy | South Central Europe

5 Depth 20 inches

The top section has a single glazed door opening to a shelved interior and flanked by ball and spiral turned pilasters

Each is decked out with decorative draping and carries a howdah

An antique French fireback

Early Northern European Brass Spies from Canaan Alms Plate related_ar4752-56 Italy | South Central EuropeDETAILS Hand crafted with a rolled lip and extensive repousse and punchwork, this antique, 17th century Flemish or German alms charger depicts the New Testament biblical story of the Spies or Thieves from Canaan. It is further decorated by foliate details and an outer border of elongated ovals and small lozenges. Notice the original patina on the back of the piece. It is a wonderful addition to any brass collection and a decorative piece. The