Lot Essay
For a discussion and reproductions of the maker's marks see Michael Finlay. English Decorated Bronze Mortars, 2007 p.154 and p.236 for a drawing of his mark
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BY SAMUEL SMITH OF YORK, 1683
Details
AN ENGLISH BRONZE MORTAR
BY SAMUEL SMITH OF YORK, 1683
Cast with a band of foliage inscribed 'HENRY CROWDER 1683' and a lower band cast with bells, foliage and the shield of the maker 'S.S. EBOR'
9½ in. (24 cm.) high; 11½ in. (29 cm.) diameter
BY SAMUEL SMITH OF YORK, 1683
Cast with a band of foliage inscribed 'HENRY CROWDER 1683' and a lower band cast with bells, foliage and the shield of the maker 'S.S. EBOR'
9½ in. (24 cm.) high; 11½ in. (29 cm.) diameter
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