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BY WILLIAM CUERDON OF YORK, 1653
Details
AN ENGLISH BRONZE MORTAR
BY WILLIAM CUERDON OF YORK, 1653
With a pair of reeded loop handles and a pair of ring handles, dated 1653 and decorated with a fleur-de-lys on a shield
6 in. (15 cm.) high; 7½ in. (19 cm.) diameter
BY WILLIAM CUERDON OF YORK, 1653
With a pair of reeded loop handles and a pair of ring handles, dated 1653 and decorated with a fleur-de-lys on a shield
6 in. (15 cm.) high; 7½ in. (19 cm.) diameter
Provenance
The Robert Spalding Collection of Mortars, Christies London 12th November 2003, lot 460.
Literature
Illustrated in Michael Finlay, English Decorated Bronze Mortars, 2010. page 153. fig. 304.
The author describes it as the earliest dated mortar recorded for this founder. In common with the other 1653 mortar discussed by Finlay it also has a decorative floral panel to the reverse
The author describes it as the earliest dated mortar recorded for this founder. In common with the other 1653 mortar discussed by Finlay it also has a decorative floral panel to the reverse
Sale room notice
Please note that William Cuerdon is recorded as working in Doncaster and not York
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