The first, Dutch gilt bronze mortar, late 19th or early 20th century, with double handles and relief decoration inscribed "DINK ANNO 1590 LEEFTE VERWINT AL"; the second, a brass mortar and pestle, 19th century, with engraved decoration to exterior; the third, a patinated bronze mortar and pestle, 18th century or earlier, likely French or Spanish, with applied decoration and handle.

Largest 5 in.

From the Collection of Professor Roberto Severino, Washington, D.C.

All with visible general use wear cohesive with age, the last with allover verdigris to pestle and light verdigris to mortar.