Lot 179: A Collection of Brass and Copper Decorative Metalware

A group of decorative brass and copper items featuring various metalworking techniques. The collection is anchored by a large circular brass tray with an upturned rim and a repeating stamped border. The tray’s central well is decorated with an elaborate embossed and chased design depicting a peacock with a fanned tail amidst scrolling foliage.

The lot includes a hammered copper kettle of globular form, featuring a gooseneck spout and a fixed arched metal handle with a wooden grip. A circular copper wall plaque is also present, featuring a repoussé figure of a religious icon or saint, mounted onto a shaped wooden backboard with a handle.

Additional brass items include two pairs of cast candlesticks; one pair featuring faceted baluster stems on square bases, and the other pair with stepped stems on circular bases. The collection is further comprised of a pair of figural brass rests or stands, each depicting a stylized animal supporting a horizontal bar, and an ornate brass easel stand decorated with foliate scrollwork. A small, brown textured spherical seed pod or decorative object is also included.