A few examples of appraisal values for
ALMS BOX

• GERMAN SILVER ALMS OR CHARITY
  GERMAN SILVER ALMS OR CHARITY COLLECTION BOXGerman silver alms or charity collection box, maker's initials WB, other partial hallmark and assayer's mark, with beaded and palmette bands, scroll handle, lid not fitting flush to base, possibly replaced, approx 6"h, 3.5"diam (at base), 17.08ozt **Provenance: from the estate of a German antiques dealer who immigrated to the United States post World War II**
• DECORATED ALMS BOX. New England
  DECORATED ALMS BOX. New England 19th century probably basswood. Slide-lid box three sides with painted decoration including a banner reading ''Liberals deviseth liberal things '' and the fourth with a verse on poverty and charity. 2 1/2''h. 4 1/2''l.
• CONTINENTAL RELIGIOUS ALMS BOX Late
  CONTINENTAL RELIGIOUS ALMS BOX Late Medieval Style Italian Leather Covered Wooden Chest, likely a 19th c. Grand Tour copy of a 15th c. piece, having a pagoda form lid with top slot, with raised and polychrome painted figural religious scenes - the raising of Lazarus on the front panel, and Noli me tanere on the back, with early staple hinges, escutcheon (missing lock), 10 1/4" high, 13 1/2" x 6 3/4". Worm damage; leather losses; wear commensurate with age.
• ALMS BOX WITH NODDING CHILD STILL
  ALMS BOX WITH NODDING CHILD STILL BANK Germany hand painted wood box with kneeling robed child nodding thankfulness made of composition key in rear unlocks monkey box very colorful. 7'' h x 4'' w. Once had paper label on front now removed. (Pristine Cond.)
• 2 ANTIQUE CONTINENTAL MEDIEVAL
  2 ANTIQUE CONTINENTAL MEDIEVAL STYLE ALMS BOXES. From a Pelham, NY estate. Dimensions: 11" h x 12" w x 6" d. Condition: Good.
• PRAYING CHILD ALMS STILL BANK
  PRAYING CHILD ALMS STILL BANK Germany composition hand painted overall figure of boy depicted on lid used by missionaries for church donations. (Exc. Cond.)
• ALMS DISH. European 17th
  ALMS DISH. European 17th century or earlier white metal. Repousse religious decoration including the symbols of the four gospel saints and an official holding a lamb. Dark patina. Damage. 7''d. With fitted box. Damage around rim-3 holes as photographed velvet lining in box worn. Case shows good age.
• EARLY CARVED WALNUT ALMS
  EARLY CARVED WALNUT ALMS BOXItalian, 18th century, rectangular box/casket with hinged lid opening to single compartment interior, lid with recessed slot for offerings, probably original iron lock, 10-1/4 x 14-1/4 x 9-3/4 in. Provenance: Estate of Ben Smith, Newnan, Georgia Condition: surface dirt and accretion, scattered surface scratches and bumps, some chips and losses to edges, scattered pest damage throughout, missing one lock mechanism and iron strap
• Large Asian Buddhist
  Large Asian Buddhist Monkcontemporary carved wood polychrome and gilt the subject holds an alms box and wears a robe bordered with multi-colored paste insets. Mounted on a wooden base.49 in. 55 in. with base.Intentional ''wear'' for an aged appearance; one green ''jewel'' in headdress is missing.Private Collection of a Lady Chapel Hill NC
• An Indian Iron Mounted Teak Alms
  An Indian Iron Mounted Teak Alms Box 19th century having a hipped lid that displays a carved cross a slot for offerings and a fine hand wrought iron swing bail. Height 5 x width 12 x depth 9 1/2 inches.
• WOODEN CHARITY BOXA wooden
  WOODEN CHARITY BOXA wooden charity box with handle and money slot, marked “Rough Close Methodist Sunday School”. English. Early 20th century. Allio Collection. FRANCAIS: Boîte de charité en bois avec une poignée et une fente à billets, marquée "Rough Close Methodist Sunday School". Angleterre. Début 20e siècle. Collection Allio. 9.75" x 4.25" x 3.25".
• GOTHIC STYLE OAK IRON MOUNTED
  GOTHIC STYLE OAK IRON MOUNTED ALMS BOX ON STANDBritish, late 19th century, dovetailed oak box fitted with iron mounts, open interior set on a pedestal base with X form support, mellow old surface, 34-1/2 x 18 x 18 in. Provenance: Private Collection, Biltmore Forest, North Carolina Condition: good overall, some corrosion to iron mounts, scattered stains and light wear, minor separations at some joints
• GERMAN BRASS ALMS DISH 16th c.
  GERMAN BRASS ALMS DISH 16th c. Nuremburg Brass Alms Basin, with raised petal form central boss, single surrounding ring of Gothic inscription, and punch decorated border, rolled rim, 16" diam. Good condition.
• BRASS ALMS PLATE - Late 17th or
  BRASS ALMS PLATE - Late 17th or early 18th c Dutch Alms Plate in repoussed brass all hand worked 17'' diam 2'' deep very good condition.
• DUTCH BRASS ALMS DISH 18th c.
  DUTCH BRASS ALMS DISH 18th c. Alms Basin, with raised central boss and embossed rim decoration depicting cherub faces, cornucopia and stylized fishes surrounded by a textured field, rolled outer rim, 2 3/4" high, 14 3/4" diam. A few small dents.
• DUTCH BRASS ALMS DISH 18th c.
  DUTCH BRASS ALMS DISH 18th c. Alms Basin, with raised central boss and embossed rim decoration depicting cherub faces, cornucopia and stylized fishes surrounded by a textured field, rolled outer rim, 2 3/4" high, 14 3/4" diam. A few small dents.
• Misc items in box
  Misc items in box
• Six German brass alms dishes,
  Six German brass alms dishes, Nuremberg, second half 16th Century, one with a partially enamelled silver medallion to the centre with the Agnus Dei, various inscriptions, sizes 39.5cm-44cm diameter
• GERMAN BRASS ALMS DISH 16th c.
  GERMAN BRASS ALMS DISH 16th c. Nuremburg Brass Alms Basin, with raised petal form central boss, two surrounding rings of Gothic inscription, and punch decorated border, 17 1/4" diam. Three drilled holes to outer rim, surface wear and dents, four holes from wear to central section.
• LATE 15TH C. CONTINENTAL ALMS
  LATE 15TH C. CONTINENTAL ALMS BOWL German or Flemish Brass Deep Sided Alms Basin, with central female figure holding flowers, 2 1/2" high, 8 1/2" diam. Wear and dents commensurate with age. A similar bowl is in the collection of the Victoria & Albert Museum, London; another example was sold by Christie's on May 23, 2017.
• BURMESE PARCEL GILT & RED LACQUERED
  BURMESE PARCEL GILT & RED LACQUERED ALMS STANDBurmese carved and red lacquered alms stand, with parcel gilt highlights, applied metal and glass sequins, tiered circular form with lift top, raised on turned center pedestal, four carved winged naga/ dragon supports, approx 35.75"h, 29.25"diam
• A Nuremberg brass alms dish, late
  A Nuremberg brass alms dish, late 16th Century, with a gadrooned centre and a band of lettering possibly reading ''Gott sei mit uns'', 45cm diameter
• Box Old Foreign Currency and Medals
  Box Old Foreign Currency and Medals etc.
• Assortment of Tibetan prayer
  Assortment of Tibetan prayer pieces, to include amber & filigree worked ornaments, all in a lacquered box
• Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch
  Rembrandt van Rijn (Dutch 1606-1669) Beggars Receiving Alms at the Door etching 6 1/4 x 5 inches.
• Box Old Coins and Tokens
  Box Old Coins and Tokens
• Alfred-Louis-Achille Daguet,
  Alfred-Louis-Achille Daguet, attribution. Art Nouveau box. early 20th century, hammered brass with applied patina, wood, glass. 3¼ h × 9½ w × 6 d in. result: $512. estimate: $500–700. Box features birds of paradise decoration. Provenance: David Rago Auctions | Private Collection, New York
• Box Old Almanacs
  Box Old Almanacs
• Box Old Paper Receipts Etc.
  Box Old Paper Receipts Etc.
• Nuremberg Brass Alms Dish, 17th
  Nuremberg Brass Alms Dish, 17th century the with deep repousée medallion centered by a band of Gothic script and a broad rim with impressed decoration diameter 17.5 in — 44.5 cm
• * A Continental Judaica Mixed
  * A Continental Judaica Mixed Metals Tzedakah Box of architectural form having a peaked chimney over the slanted roof decorated with menorahs and a single coin slot above scrolling foliate brick and bird decoration with hinged doors raised on a tapered plinth base Height 12 3/4 x width 7 x depth 8 inches.
• A rectangular burr walnut cigar
  A rectangular burr walnut cigar box, a brass two-handled pan, a prayer wheel and other sundries
• Box of Patches
  Box of Patches
• Round alabaster box with gilt metal
  Round alabaster box with gilt metal trim and hand molded china flowers with Dresden style trim. 4 1/2"H. Good condition.
• COLLECTION OF MEDAL BOXESCollection
  COLLECTION OF MEDAL BOXESCollection of Medal Boxes,
• A Nuremberg brass alms dish with
  A Nuremberg brass alms dish with embossed centre and inscription, 46.5cm diameter