Lot Essay
For a similar mortar, part of a group by The London Unidentified foundry and discussion of possible maker see The Robert Spalding collection, these rooms, 12th November 2003 lot 473.
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LONDON, MID TO LATE 17TH CENTURY
Details
AN ENGLISH BRONZE MORTAR
LONDON, MID TO LATE 17TH CENTURY
With twin loop handles cast four times with the heraldic motif of a goose's head with a key in its mouth flanking fleur-de-lys, together with a pestle
6¼in. (16cm.) diam; 4¾in. (23cm.) high
LONDON, MID TO LATE 17TH CENTURY
With twin loop handles cast four times with the heraldic motif of a goose's head with a key in its mouth flanking fleur-de-lys, together with a pestle
6¼in. (16cm.) diam; 4¾in. (23cm.) high
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