Any idea where this comes from ?

fernando · 28th December 2021, 07:31 PM

Made of brass; 45 cms. diameter
Motif depicted ? ... origin ?
Tanks much in advance.

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Bob A · 28th December 2021, 11:36 PM

Depicts pretty much a classical Dionysian orgy scene, with naked ladies, satyrs, drunks, and all the expected trimmings and carryings-on.

I can't say where it comes from, other than the human libido.

fernando · 30th December 2021, 03:21 PM

So sorry for the late reply, Bob. Thanks much for your input.

Richard G · 31st December 2021, 10:31 AM

Elkington and Co made a number of silver plated chargers or trays similar to this in the late 19th Cent. Usually designed by a fellow called Morel-Ladeuil.
Are there any traces of plate on yours?
Regards
Richard

fernando · 31st December 2021, 04:12 PM

Thank you Richard,
My friend the owner, thinks that it might have once been plated. He will follow the lead you now suggest.
Thanks again.

Tim Simmons · 1st January 2022, 02:08 PM

My guess would be Florentine. I have this octagonal vase which I found was made in Florence.

fernando · 1st January 2022, 02:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Tim Simmons

My guess would be Florentine.

Ta ... old chum

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mariusgmioc · 9th January 2022, 12:22 PM

The repoussé high relief decoration are classical, inspired by late Roman style.

It would be quite difficult to precisely locate this plate as this type of decorations were widely used throughout Europe.

fernando · 9th January 2022, 03:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mariusgmioc

... It would be quite difficult to precisely locate this plate as this type of decorations were widely used throughout Europe.

Yes, i guess so, Marius

28th December 2021, 07:31 PM	#1
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1st January 2022, 02:08 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,824	My guess would be Florentine. I have this octagonal vase which I found was made in Florence. Attached Images Last edited by Tim Simmons; 1st January 2022 at 02:22 PM.

28th December 2021, 11:36 PM	#2
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 435	Depicts pretty much a classical Dionysian orgy scene, with naked ladies, satyrs, drunks, and all the expected trimmings and carryings-on. I can't say where it comes from, other than the human libido.

30th December 2021, 03:21 PM	#3
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	So sorry for the late reply, Bob. Thanks much for your input.

31st December 2021, 10:31 AM	#4
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 409	Elkington and Co made a number of silver plated chargers or trays similar to this in the late 19th Cent. Usually designed by a fellow called Morel-Ladeuil. Are there any traces of plate on yours? Regards Richard

31st December 2021, 04:12 PM	#5
fernando (deceased) Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Portugal Posts: 9,694	Thank you Richard, My friend the owner, thinks that it might have once been plated. He will follow the lead you now suggest. Thanks again.

9th January 2022, 12:22 PM	#8
mariusgmioc Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Austria Posts: 1,906	The repoussé high relief decoration are classical, inspired by late Roman style. It would be quite difficult to precisely locate this plate as this type of decorations were widely used throughout Europe.