Brass Alms Pan-16" Hanging Racks are cabriole ending in ball

are cabriole ending in ball and claw feet carved with scales

turned wooden knobs

tapering legs are connected by H-stretchers

An oak dresser and rack

With exposed dove-tail construction and an open interior

Brass Alms Pan-16" Hanging Racks are cabriole ending in ballA 17th Century brass alms pan, most likely from Nuremberg. The hammered decoration includes a raised central boss surrounded by a swirled motif. This central relief is surrounded by a band of Gothic lettering and punched decoration just inside the rolled edge. A small hole near the edge allows the dish to be hung from a wire. Circa 17th Century Origin German Stock# Diameter 16"