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Overview Featuring a distinctive arched silhouette, a 15.5-inch suspension chain, and a warm, age-earned surface patina, this vintage brass hanging plate functions as a versatile architectural accent, drop escutcheon, or decorative pendant. Hand-crafted from thin-gauge sheet metal with riveted surface detailing, the piece offers flexible decorative utility across diverse interior settings. It serves equally well as a wall accent, shadowbox specimen, custom furniture component, or unique lighting/curtain pull. Complimentary, fully insured standard shipping is included with purchase. Deep Cultural & Historical Background Rooted in the mid-to-late 20th-century traditions of Latin American folk art and regional decorative metalworking, this piece demonstrates classic sheet-metal stamping, cold-shaping, and hand-riveting. The main shield body features a peaked gothic-arched motif surmounted by a smaller oval crest, held together by dual solid metal rivets that form a stylized central boss. The lower section terminates in two cutout leg extensions, each pierced with a small pinhole near the bottom edge—a structural design traditionally utilized for alignment, anchoring, or joining with secondary cabinet fittings and decorative backing mounts. Suspended from an oval-link metal chain, the piece highlights the unpretentious, handcrafted charm of regional revivalist metalwork. Condition & Surface Character The thin-gauge brass body shows authentic vintage character throughout, including natural surface oxidation, light tarnish, verdigris highlights, and subtle finish variations. The rivets remain tight and stable, and the suspension chain retains full structural continuity. Edge wear and minor surface marks reflect honest age and historical handling. Dimensions, Shipping & Display Height: 7.6 inches (Metal Plate Body) | ~23.1 inches (Total Vertical Drop Including Chain) Width/Diameter: 4.8 inches Depth: ~0.1 inches (Thin-gauge sheet brass) Weight Profile: Light to Moderate Shipping: Free Standard Shipping (Fully Insured & Securely Boxed) Mounting/Display: Hanging brass plate and attached chain only. Display stands, mounting boards, and background furniture shown in environment shots are strictly excluded.
