Mid-Century German Pewter Sailing Ship Wall Plate With Heraldic Eagles

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A handsome mid-20th-century German pewter wall plate featuring a fully rigged sailing ship in raised relief, its sails punctuated by … Read more A handsome mid-20th-century German pewter wall plate featuring a fully rigged sailing ship in raised relief, its sails punctuated by heraldic double-eagle motifs. The deeply modeled hull, rigging, flags, and waves give the piece a surprising amount of architectural detail, while the softly scalloped border keeps the overall form restrained.

The aged pewter surface has a muted, silvery tone that works particularly well in English country, coastal, and collected European interiors. At nearly nine inches across, it has enough presence to hang independently, but I especially like it mixed into a gallery wall of maritime paintings, old engravings, and gilt frames.

It would also be particularly effective in a library, study, seaside house, or entryway where the nautical subject can feel suggestive rather than overtly themed.

Origin: Germany
Era: Mid-20th Century
Styles: English Country, French Country, Rustic European, Coastal
Dimensions: 8.75ʺW × 1ʺD × 8.75ʺH
Materials: Pewter
Condition: Very good vintage condition with light surface wear and patina consistent with age
Notable Features: Sailing ship at full mast, heraldic double-eagle motifs, detailed rigging and waves, scalloped rim See less