A dated Deventer bronze mortar made by Henrick Ter Horst - image-1
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Lot 749 Dα

A dated Deventer bronze mortar made by Henrick Ter Horst

Auction 1184 - overview Cologne
19.11.2021, 11:00 - Decorative Arts
Estimate: 1.500 € - 2.000 €
Result: 1.625 € (incl. premium)
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A dated Deventer bronze mortar made by Henrick Ter Horst

Thick, golden brown cast bronze mortar with shimmering brown patina. The outer surface divided by horizontal mouldings and bands of foliate arabesque and bird ornaments. The outer rim with a broad banderole inscribed with the caster's name and the date "HENRICK TER HORST ME FECIT ANNO 1659". With an associated pestle. Slight verdigris to the interior, dents to the underside an an old patinated repair. H 15.8, D 20 cm.
1659.