Mortier Toine Cavet, circa 1610-1640 - Mortar - Bronze

Bronze/ brass mortar, attributed to Toine Cavet, founder in Lyon and in the Saône valley between 1610 and 1660 - France. Five counterforts of a rare shape, called "crenelated", separate two busts of Pompey and three women in antique dress. Decorations recurring at Toine Cavet. Excellent condition, no cracks, no losses, and a beautiful dark patina. Pleasant in its proportions: 7 cm high, 10.2 cm in diameter, on a 6.5 cm base, this small mortar rings like a bell. Weight: 0.877 kg (1.93 pounds). From a private collection. Carefully packaged and shipped promptly. The shipping price is calculated as fairly as possible, based on weight including packaging, plus the additional insurance according to the object's value, with tracking and signature on delivery, by Colissimo France.

Estimation:€200

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