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Antique Early Metalware 17thc Bronze "Endless Knot" Mortar. English C1660-80.
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Antique Early Metalware 17thc Bronze "Endless Knot" Mortar. English C1660-80.

17th century
Description

A fine bronze mortar from the 17thc cast twice with an endless knot motif, probably emblematic of 'eternity'....this mortar has been traced to an unidentified London foundry....it is in very good condition and shows it has had a working life, with some light nibbles along the top rim of the mortar, something which does not detract as even these have patinated over with time.....the crackles shown on the picture of the underneath are not cracks...just surface wear and tear....again showing it has had a long life giving good service in the 17thc apothecary or manor house kitchen.

English. C1660-80.-

Reference: See page 82 - illustration 142 for a similar example in Michael Finlay's definitive book on English Decorated Bronze Mortars.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.1cm (3.58")
Width
11.4cm (4.49")
Depth
11.4cm (4.49")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

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SA1031495
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 7884
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A fine bronze mortar from the 17thc cast twice with an endless knot motif, probably emblematic of 'eternity'....this mortar has been traced to an unidentified London foundry....
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it is in very good condition and shows it has had a working life, with some light nibbles along the top rim of the mortar, something which does not detract as even these have patinated over with time.
Mark Seabrook Antiques

....the crackles shown on the picture of the underneath are not cracks...just surface wear and tear....again showing it has had a long life giving good service in the 17thc apothecary or manor house kitchen.

fig 1. Antique Early Metalware 17thc Bronze
fig 1. Antique Early Metalware 17thc Bronze "Endless Knot" Mortar. English C1660-80.

English. C1660-80.-

Reference: See page 82 - illustration 142 for a similar example in Michael Finlay's definitive book on English Decorated Bronze Mortars.

Height
9.1cm (3.58")
Width
11.4cm (4.49")
Depth
11.4cm (4.49")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this piece to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1031495
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 7884
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Mark Seabrook Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Apr 2020

Specialising in 17/18thc oak & country furniture, antique treen, early metalware & english pottery.

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