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Lot 72

A mid- to late 17th century leaded bronze mortar, from the London 'unidentified foundry', circa 1660

31 January 2019, 11:00 GMT
London, New Bond Street

Sold for £250 inc. premium

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A mid- to late 17th century leaded bronze mortar, from the London 'unidentified foundry', circa 1660

With moulded rim, and with curving lug handles, cast four times with the 'bird and implement' motif, a goose's head erased, gorged, an implement or key in its mouth, within a foliate frame or wreath, 16cm rim diameter x 11.5cm high, together with an associated leaded bronze pestle, with finial and medial knop, 22cm high, (2)

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See M. Finlay, English Decorated Bronze Mortars & their Makers (2010), p. 76, for a very similar mortar.

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