A collection of brass items, possibly 16th or 17th century,

comprising two alms dishes, German, each with an inscription to the central well, and a capstan type candlestick, with banded socket over a wide drip pan

alms dishes 40.5cm and 37.5cm diameter, candlestick 10.5cm diameter, 10.3cm high

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Condition Report:

Large alms dish) Repaired hole to the outer rim. Later soldered hook to the bag. Heavy wear and rubbing.
Small alms dish) Four holes to the outer rim. Heavy wear and rubbing.
Candlestick) Appears to have significant age and alteration. There is a repaired rectangular section, approximately 8cm long, just below the drip pan. The drip pan is very thin, suggesting excessive cleaning or later reshaping. General knocks and wear.