Two German bronze mortars, 16th/17th century
Bronze with varying age patina. A North German mortar, 2nd half of the 16th century, with a flat, recessed foot and slightly conical body. Slightly flared Lippe, two ridged handles on the sides. Together with a South German mortar, probably Nuremberg. Stepped, slightly recessed foot, cylindrical body with a widely flared Lippe. Monogram “HIE” engraved on one side with the date 1628. Lateral loop handles; a use-related horizontal stress crack on the side of the range. Heights 17 and 16 cm.
350886
Condition: II
Bronze with varying age patina. A North German mortar, 2nd half of the 16th century, with a flat, recessed foot and slightly conical body. Slightly flared Lippe, two ridged handles on the sides. Together with a South German mortar, probably Nuremberg. Stepped, slightly recessed foot, cylindrical body with a widely flared Lippe. Monogram “HIE” engraved on one side with the date 1628. Lateral loop handles; a use-related horizontal stress crack on the side of the range. Heights 17 and 16 cm.
350886
Condition: II
