Pretty Bronze Mortar From Rouen, Normandy, Louis XIII Period

Beautiful cast bronze mortar in two parts, small round foot, curved body decorated with a frieze of 6 cherubs in relief, playing with goats. Strong upper border, cornice, marked with filets.
As you will be able to see in our last photo, this mortar is attributed to Abraham le Boucher, master founder of Rouen, received in 1610. (document extracted from the excellent book: see last photo).
Good condition, no notable flaws, some wear and some cast iron imperfections.
Please take a good look at our photos, they are useful for judging the condition and interest of the object. Diameter: 11cm, height: 8.2cm.
This object is for immediate purchase, payable by credit card or paypal.
- eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.