an embossed brass bowl from old calabar focusing on their construction

focusing on their construction

the repair gives the jug an even more charming appeal

Richard Lannowe Hall studied at Guildford College of Art

when polished the colour was was difficult to distinguish from gold

a salt glaze candle holder by Susan Bennett

an embossed brass bowl from old calabar focusing on their constructiona detailed embossed brass bowl or dish from old calabar. 26cm wide x 45mm high. the bowl is decorated with a central cross pattern with radiating foliage and flowers. possibly originally made as a small alter piece for one of the many missionaries who visited and worked at the calabar mission after its establishment in 1846 by the Scottish prebeterian minister hope m. wadell. large plain brass charger dishes and platters known as neptunes (a brass or