Lot Essay
A large mortar by these founders was offered in these rooms, the John Fardon Collection, 1 May, 1996, lot 181.
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BY RALPH AND LUKE ASHTON OF WIGAN
Details
A George I bronze mortar
By Ralph and Luke Ashton of Wigan
The body with raised bands of reeded ornament, with the initials in triad and date S over T.M., flanking a heart-shaped motif, 1720
6in. (15.2cm.) diameter; 5in. (12.7cm.) high;
and an associated bronze pestle, probably North European 18th century -- 9¼in. (23.5cm.) long (2)
By Ralph and Luke Ashton of Wigan
The body with raised bands of reeded ornament, with the initials in triad and date S over T.M., flanking a heart-shaped motif, 1720
6in. (15.2cm.) diameter; 5in. (12.7cm.) high;
and an associated bronze pestle, probably North European 18th century -- 9¼in. (23.5cm.) long (2)
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