Lot 553 D α

A Dutch mortar from 1625

Auction 1174 - overview Cologne
04.06.2021, 10:00 - Highly Important Mortars from the Schwarzach Collection III
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €

A Dutch mortar from 1625

Reddish gold cast bronze with brown patina. The centre decorated with two bands of foliate arabesques, above them a banderole inscribed in Latin capital letters: “LOF GODT VAN AL Ao 1625”. The handles formed as dolphins. The base slightly rounded due to use, some cracks. H 13.1, D 14.8 cm, weight c. 3.1 kg.
1625.