Lot 30
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A leaded bronze mortar, possibly Spanish, 17th century
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A leaded bronze mortar, possibly Spanish, 17th century

Details
A leaded bronze mortar, possibly Spanish, 17th century
cast with a frieze of trailing leaves about the flared rim, inset with a dog emblem with MIN beneath, the tapering body with serrated projections and twin gargoyle handles -- 7½in. (19cm.) high
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No VAT will be charged on the hammer price, but VAT at 17.5% will be added to the buyer's premium which is invoiced on a VAT inclusive basis. This lot is subject to Collection and Storage Charges.

Lot Essay

COMPARATIVE LITERATURE
SIMILAR MORTARS WERE SOLD SOTHEBY'S AMSTERDAM, OCTOBER 1986, IMPORTANT COLLECTION OF METALWARE, LOTS 24-38.

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