What's it Worth?

This decorative charger is to be hung on a wall as art. Chargers were popular from 1900 to 1915 and from the 1950s to the early 1960s. Distinguish between the two eras by weight. Your item appears to be an earlier heavy charger, usually made of cast iron or bronze. The latter chargers were made of stamped brass and are light. Pope Leo III crowned Charlemagne, who was known as “King of the Franks,” emperor of the Holy Roman Empire in 800. Charlemagne established his court in Germany, where he ruled until his death. Estimated value: Your bowl is worth between $250 and $300, but its value would be greater in Germany.