Spectacular tin-plated copper ceremonial dish, very richly decorated in high relief with scenes of rural life against a background of villages and thatched cottages, animated by various characters and animals engaged in various activities (gathering, bowling, unloading barrels, horsemen and villagers drinking beer, etc.), the corners decorated with hop leaves and cones whose vines form the outer edge of the dish, the basin with interesting faux-wood base Probably Dutch work from the 19th century W. 33.5 cm - D. 23 cm Some surface wear A rare piece of silverware paying tribute to the cultivation of hops