A LARGE ENGLISH BRONZE MORTARATTRIBUTABLE TO THE WHITECHAPEL FOUNDRY, LONDON, MID 17TH CENTURY the flared body cast with two similar bands of shells and scrolls, descending to a bun foot, 15cm high, 19cm diameterFor similar examples from the Whitechapel Foundry, see Michael Finlay, English decorated bronze mortars and their makers, 2010, pages 66-67. Condition Report The mortar bears the usual minor marks, knocks and scuffs overall consistent with age and use.There is some pitting to the interior and some tarnishing as well as a raised area at the bottom, but the exterior patination is a rich and glossy mid-brown overall.There are some areas of verdigris to the lip and foot, as well as light green residue to the recesses of the relief.The mortar has a resonant 'ring' when tapped.