Lot #78: A vintage W.M.F. Zinn collectible German pewter decorative wall plate featuring a famous masterpiece from the Dutch Golden Age.

A vintage W.M.F. Zinn collectible German pewter decorative wall plate featuring a famous masterpiece from the Dutch Golden Age. The Central MotifThe Artwork: The central roundel showcases a highly detailed, raised high-relief carving replicating the famous 1628 oil painting "The Merry Drinker" (known in German as Der fröhliche Trinker) by the Dutch master Frans Hals (1582–1666).The Depiction: It portrays a jovial man wearing a wide-brimmed hat and a pleated ruff collar. He is captured mid-gesture, raising his right hand while holding a glass of wine in his left, showcasing Hals' trademark celebration of daily life and good cheer.The Inscription Banner: Nestled at the bottom edge of the rim is an engraved scroll cartouche reading: "FRANS HALS 1584–1666 / Der fröhliche Trinker" (Note: Historical texts from the 20th century frequently cited 1584 as his birth year, though modern historians pinpoint it to 1582). The Rim & Boarder DesignThe wide satin-finished rim features four symmetrically placed panels of stylized Baroque-style scrollwork, foliage accents, and floral motifs, separated by fine vertical reeding lines. The outermost perimeter is finished with a continuous beaded rim pattern. Bottom Backstamp: The reverse side reveals an important circular hallmark stamp that confirms its exact European origin:The Brand Name: The central stylized text reads "W.M.F. Zinn", which indicates it was produced by a dedicated German pewter casting workshop (Zinn is the German word for pewter).Legal Protection: Curving along the bottom arc is the phrase "GES. GESCH." (an abbreviation for Gesetzlich Geschützt), which translates directly to "Protected by Law" or "Patented". This is the standard German legal trademark designation used on fine metalwares, clocks, and pottery from the late 19th century D: 13.5cm / 5.4 inches Dimensions: D: 13.5cm / 5.4 inches Pickup category timeslot {A}