Brass Alms Pan-16" Hanging Racks An oak dresser and rack

An oak dresser and rack

The lower mirror plate possibly replaced

are cabriole ending in ball and claw feet carved with scales

With exposed dove-tail construction and an open interior

tapering legs are connected by H-stretchers

Brass Alms Pan-16" Hanging Racks An oak dresser and rackA 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"