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A lead/bronze mortar
the everted rim cast with an inscription within a recessed band I SPEKE TO THE NO EVELE (sic), the central body with a continuous foliate band, on a stepped spreading foot, 17th century -- 5 5/8in. (14.2cm), 4¼in. (10.8cm) high
the everted rim cast with an inscription within a recessed band I SPEKE TO THE NO EVELE (sic), the central body with a continuous foliate band, on a stepped spreading foot, 17th century -- 5 5/8in. (14.2cm), 4¼in. (10.8cm) high