The Butler Hoard - 1st July 2025
Lot 323
A VICTORIAN GOTHIC-REVIVAL BRASS ALMS DISH
Estimate £200 - £300
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Description
A VICTORIAN GOTHIC-REVIVAL BRASS ALMS DISH
BY E.L. THOMPSON & CO, SHEFFIELD, C.1885
of lobed circular form, centred by the Christogram, within a fruiting vine and geometric engraved surround, the rim with 'Gothic' script, each lobe with a single large flowerhead, inscribed verso 'E.L. Thornford & Co. St Mary's Works, Sheffield'
51cm diameter
Literature
E. L. Thompson are recorded at St Mary's Works from 1883-1886, moving to Central Works, West Street 1887-1909.