Age:Late 19th to early 20th century (circa 1880–1920)
Condition:Very Good (visible patina and minor surface wear, no major dents or losses)
Value:$150–$350 (auction estimate if authentic and of this period)
Maker's Marks / Writing:No visible maker’s marks or inscriptions from front view.
Date:2025-06-30 13:29:59.013350
Description:
A large decorative wall charger featuring an embossed design, likely Ottoman revival, with a central motif of a horseman amid foliage and birds, surrounded by a multi-tier border of leaf patterns. The technique used is repoussé (hammered relief) with contrasting copper and brass materials, giving depth and texture. This style references 19th to early 20th-century Middle Eastern metalwork, popular for export and decorative purposes in Western homes.
Curator Questions
Curated by Jade
Assessment:
This is a decorative Ottoman Revival charger, made primarily for wall display rather than utilitarian use. The quality of the repoussé work is representative of late 19th to early 20th-century Middle Eastern export wares. There appears to be some age and patina, and the vivid, layered metalwork and detail in the central figure are strong indicators of genuine craftsmanship from this period rather than a modern reproduction. A word about fakes: Ottoman revival metalwork is frequently reproduced, so close inspection of patina, wear, and hand-tooling marks is essential for determining authenticity.
Individual Images:
Only one image provided. The overall view shows good relief detail and natural tarnish
but close-ups of the back or edge would help confirm hand-tooling and rule out modern manufacturing. The visible surface looks honest with some age but lacks fine inspection detail.
Provenance:
No provenance or documentation provided.
Condition:
Very Good (visible patina and minor surface wear, no major dents or losses)
Identification Score: 90%
The subject, materials, and craftsmanship strongly align with documented late 19th/early 20th-century Ottoman Revival pieces. The iconography (horseman, birds, and foliage) is characteristic, and the technique is consistent with authentic regional metalwork.
Authenticity Score: 75%
Shows genuine-seeming age, appropriately detailed repoussé and chasing, and natural wear to the raised surfaces. The absence of overly bright, clean metal and the presence of natural patina support authenticity for late Ottoman revival era. However, due to frequent high-quality reproductions in this field, a score higher than 75% would require hands-on inspection.
Image Memory Note
Ottoman revival repoussé charger, about 20th century, with central horseman and foliage, copper and brass, likely Turkish/Middle Eastern.
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