Lot Essay
A related 17th century example, albeit devoid of any handles, was sold 'Le Goût Steinitz III', Christie's, London, 6 December 2007, lot 366 (£24,500 including premium).
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THE PROPERTY OF A GENTLEMAN (LOTS 74 AND 75)
A REGENCE ORMOLU-MOUNTED PORPHYRY BOWL
THE ORMOLU CIRCA 1715-20, THE PORPHYRY MORTAR 17TH CENTURY
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A REGENCE ORMOLU-MOUNTED PORPHYRY BOWL
THE ORMOLU CIRCA 1715-20, THE PORPHYRY MORTAR 17TH CENTURY
The circular tapering mortar bowl with flower head-filled trellis rim, flanked by pierced bearded masks and foliate handles, with circular stepped and gadrooned base
7¾ in. (19.5 cm.) high; 12¼ in. (31 cm.) wide
THE ORMOLU CIRCA 1715-20, THE PORPHYRY MORTAR 17TH CENTURY
The circular tapering mortar bowl with flower head-filled trellis rim, flanked by pierced bearded masks and foliate handles, with circular stepped and gadrooned base
7¾ in. (19.5 cm.) high; 12¼ in. (31 cm.) wide
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