Any idea where this comes from ?

fernando · 28th December 2021, 08:31 PM

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

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Bob A · 29th December 2021, 12:36 AM

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, 04:21 PM

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

Richard G · 31st December 2021, 11:31 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, 05:12 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, 03:08 PM

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

28th December 2021, 08:31 PM	#1
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1st January 2022, 03:08 PM	#6
Tim Simmons Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: What is still UK Posts: 5,812	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 03:22 PM.

29th December 2021, 12:36 AM	#2
Bob A Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 430	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, 04:21 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, 11:31 AM	#4
Richard G Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 406	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, 05:12 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.