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A BRONZE MORTAR
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A BRONZE MORTAR

OF SCOTTISH 13TH CENTURY TYPE

Details
A BRONZE MORTAR
OF SCOTTISH 13TH CENTURY TYPE
Cast with four split-baluster ribs and twin loop handles, two smaller handles broken off leaving stubs
6in. (15cm.) high
Special notice
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 storage and collection charges. **For Furniture and Decorative Objects, storage charges commence 7 days from sale. Please contact department for further details.**

Lot Essay

A similar mortar was sold these rooms 12th Nov 2003, the collection of Robert Spalding. This example differs to the Spalding mortar and others in the Finlay article in being less squat in proportion. See Finlay, Michael, Some British Medieval Copper-Alloy Mortars, Journal of the Antique Metalware Society, vol 10, June 2002, p.22.et seq.

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