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Antique Early English Metalware 17thc Bronze Mortar with Fleur-de-lis. English C1670-90.
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Antique Early English Metalware 17thc Bronze Mortar with Fleur-de-lis. English C1670-90.

17th century
Sold 11 November 2025 · Mark Seabrook Antiques
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A very good example of an English 17thc bronze mortar from a London unidentified foundry....it stands on a raised broad base and has a wide flared out rim....it is cast with four fleur-de-lis patterns, so maybe it has some French connection......the mortar is in very fine condition for its great age, with a good natural patina.

English - London C1670-90.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Declaration

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Seventeenth Century Bronze Mortar to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1084278
Dealers Internal Reference
MS 8093
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Description
A very good example of an English 17thc bronze mortar from a London unidentified foundry....it stands on a raised broad base and has a wide flared out rim....it is cast with four fleur-de-lis patterns, so maybe it has some French connection......the mortar is in very fine condition for its great age, with a good natural patina.

English - London C1670-90.

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Width
12.7cm (5.00")
Depth
12.7cm (5.00")
Date of Manufacture

Mark Seabrook Antiques has dated this Seventeenth Century Bronze Mortar to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1084278
Dealers Internal Ref
MS 8093
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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Archive I A dark patinated antique bronze mortar featuring raised fleur-de-lis motifs along its flared cylindrical body. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Early English Metalware 17thc Bronze Mortar with Fleur-de-lis. English C1670-90.

Archive II A dark patinated antique bronze mortar featuring raised fleur-de-lis motifs along its flared cylindrical body. View II
Archive III A dark patinated antique bronze mortar featuring raised fleur-de-lis motifs along its flared cylindrical body. View III
Archive IV A dark patinated antique bronze mortar featuring raised fleur-de-lis motifs along its flared cylindrical body. View IV
Archive V A dark patinated antique bronze mortar featuring raised fleur-de-lis motifs along its flared cylindrical body. View V
Archive VI A dark patinated antique bronze mortar featuring raised fleur-de-lis motifs along its flared cylindrical body. View VI
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A dark patinated antique bronze mortar featuring raised fleur-de-lis motifs along its flared cylindrical body.
Antique Early English Metalware 17thc Bronze Mortar With Fleur-De-Lis. English C1670-90.
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A dark patinated antique bronze mortar featuring raised fleur-de-lis motifs along its flared cylindrical body.
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  • ObjectMortar and Pestle
  • Period17th century
  • StyleSeventeenth Century
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourDark Bronze
  • MotifsFleur-de-lis, Flared rim, Ribbed mouldings
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in) x W 12.7 cm (5 in) x D 12.7 cm (5 in)

FAQs

A bronze mortar from the seventeenth century is a heavy cast-metal vessel traditionally used by apothecaries, herbalists, and in domestic households to grind and mix herbs, spices, and medical ingredients.

Traditional mortars from the seventeenth century are typically cast from bell metal, an alloy of copper and tin, or bronze, which provided the necessary weight and durability for crushing hard substances.

Authentic pieces exhibit casting flaws, such as surface pitting and seam lines, characteristic of sand or loam casting from the period, alongside a dark natural patination and wear consistent with age.

An antique bronze mortar works well as a sculptural object on a mantelpiece, bookshelf, or side table, contrasting effectively against minimalist or contemporary surfaces to add historical depth.

Preservation involves dusting gently with a dry, soft cloth and avoiding chemical polishes or abrasive cleaners to maintain the historic patina and surface integrity.
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