Lot Essay
The swastika scratch mark on this mortar is similar to one used on a mortar with similar handles, along with other marks, sold in the John Fardon collection, in these rooms 1 May, 1996, lot 234.
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PROBABLY EARLY 17TH CENTURY
Details
An English bronze mortar
Probably early 17th century
The body with two loop handles and two angular handles, the loops with wrought iron suspension rings, the body cast with a swastika scratch mark
6in. (15.2cm.) diameter; 4 5/16in. (10.9cm.) high
Probably early 17th century
The body with two loop handles and two angular handles, the loops with wrought iron suspension rings, the body cast with a swastika scratch mark
6in. (15.2cm.) diameter; 4 5/16in. (10.9cm.) high
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