Early Brass Alms Dish, St. George and the Dragon

Flemish or German, possibly 17th century, embossed decoration, central scene depicting St. George slaying the dragon, interior floral and foliate borders within a circular band of text, incised rim borders, possible maker's mark verso (stamped "m"), 17-1/2 in. - Provenance: Collection of Frank Scott Gerrish; Parke-Bernet, New York, June 7-9, 1944, no. 511, illustrated pg. 100 (accompanied by catalog); Estate of Paul W. Doll, Jr., Lake Toxaway, North Carolina
Condition Report: surface dirt layer and accretion, scattered surface scratches, some dents and warping, some areas of discoloration and tarnishing, surface likely polished with associated losses