An 18th century bronze mortar

An 18th century bronze mortar, the body with incised lines, the base with a maker's stamp initials 'C A', 9.3cm high, 12cm diameter.

See Michael Finlay, English Decorated Bronze Mortars and their Makers, pp. 161 and 163 for an illustration of this mortar and a discussion of the maker 'C A'.

Provenance:

Baggott Church Street Ltd, Stow-on-the-Wold, 9th May 2012.

The collection of Michael Finlay.

A private collection.