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This specific design features two fish- or dolphin-shaped side handles and explicit relief lettering wrapped around the body. Based on …
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This specific design features two fish- or dolphin-shaped side handles and explicit relief lettering wrapped around the body. Based on historical Dutch and Flemish casting traditions from the late 16th and 17th centuries, the full inscriptions typically read:
• Top rim area: INT IAER ONS HEREN 1595 (meaning "In the year of our Lord 1595" in old Dutch).
• Lower base area: IN DEO SPES MEA (meaning "In God is my hope" in Latin).
Pieces of this exact design were heavily produced during the mid-to-late 20th century as highly detailed decorative reproductions of Renaissance-era museum artifacts. They are highly sought after as collectible vintage styling pieces for shelves and rustic kitchens. Weighs close to 5 pounds. 6x5x4.5 pestle is 8” long.
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- Dimensions
- 6ʺW × 5ʺD × 4.5ʺH
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- Denmark
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Brass
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Brass
- Condition Notes
- Nice condition some patina Nice condition some patina less
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