Lot 547 D α

An early mortar dated 1529

Auction 1152 - overview Cologne
29.05.2020, 11:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection II
Estimate: 4.000 € - 6.000 €

An early mortar dated 1529

Golden brown cast bronze with natural patina. Cylindrical form on a protruding angular base, slightly flared rim. With two faceted angular handles, each above a caster's monogram dated "1529 Z O". H 17.6, D 16.9 cm. Weight c. 7.8 kg.
Northern Germany, 1529.