A large 17th century bronze mortar attributed to George Oldfield I of Nottingham

A large 17th century bronze mortar attributed to George Oldfield I of Nottingham, with three lug handles with wrought iron rings, the body cast panels of foliage and with ownership triad initials, 'H B E', with a band of scrolling foliage, 17.5cm high, 21.5cm diameter.

See Michael Finlay, English Decorated Bronze Mortars and their Makers, pp. 93-98 for a discussion of George Oldfield with illustrations of similar examples.

Provenance:

Halls of Shrewsbury, 13th April 2016, Lot 232.

A private collection.