Lot 61 , A 15th century German or Flemish brass Holy Water bucket, diameter 7.5in., height to lugs 6.25in.
A 15th century German or Flemish brass Holy Water bucket, with pierced cast handle, with dog's head lugs, diameter 7.5in., height to lugs 6.25in.
Estimate £500-800
The condition is generally good, the handle has a differing colour to the body of the piece, the body is engraved but it is now very feint, the foot is slightly mis-shapen, probably down to the casting.
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Sold for £500