Paul Wullems

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Stunning and heavy 18th-century mortar, with pestle, in gilded bronze. Large in size, in impeccable condition. Truncated-cone model with a flared neck, on a thick, overhanging base. Rare decoration, consisting of four bearded and helmeted warrior busts. Height of the mortar: 14.5 cm, diameter 17 cm, base diameter 12 cm. Pestle 23 cm long. Weight of the mortar 4.04 kg, weight of the pestle 0.69 kg, totaling 4.73 kg (10.43 pounds).
The medal seems strongly inspired by helmets like those made by Filippo Negroli (Milan 1510-1579). No flaws, no restorations, beautiful patina, sounds/tolls like a bell.
Carefully packed with weight in mind (about 6 kg), fast shipping with tracking and additional insurance by Colissimo.

Superbe et lourd mortier du 18ème siècle, avec pilon, en bronze doré. D'une grande taille, dans un état irréprochable. Modèle tronconique à col évasé, sur une base épaisse et débordante. Décor rare, composé de quatre bustes de guerrier barbu et casqué. Hauteur du mortier 14,5 cm, diamètre 17 cm, base diamètre 12 cm. Pilon de 23 cm de long. Poids du mortier 4,04 kg, poids du pilon 0,69  Totalisant 4,73 Kg (10,43 Pounds). 
La médaille semble fortement inspirée des casques comme ceux fabriqués par Filippo Negroli (Milan 1510-1579). Aucun manque, pas de restaurations, belle patine, sonne - tinte comme une cloche.
Emballage soigné tenant compte du poids (environ 6 Kg), envoi rapide avec suivi et assurance complémentaire par Colissimo.

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Mortier -  Hauteur 14,5 cm avec pilon - Mortar - Bronze

Italy -  - late 18th century 

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Late 18th-century bronze mortar with a flared, truncated-cone body, 14.5 cm high and 17 cm in diameter with a 12 cm base, supplied with a 23 cm pestle, total weight about 4.73 kg, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.

Mortier - Hauteur 14,5 cm avec pilon - Mortar - Bronze

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Late 18th-century bronze mortar with a flared, truncated-cone body, 14.5 cm high and 17 cm in diameter with a 12 cm base, supplied with a 23 cm pestle, total weight about 4.73 kg, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.

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