Mortar, 1551–80, (model), (possibly cast in France, first half of the 19th century), Italian, Venice, Copper alloy with a high content of tin, some lead, and no trace of zinc; the usual trace elements of iron, nickel, silver, and antimony are present, confirming that this is an alloy of fire-refined copper, certainly dating before about 1880; dark brown patina., H. 21.3 cm, diam. 24.5 cm (rim)., Metalwork, Alberghetti Foundry , Venice
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Mortar, 1551–80, model, cast, France, first half, 19th century, Italian, Venice, Copper alloy, high content, tin, lead, no trace, zinc, usual trace elements, iron, nickel, silver, antimony, present, confirming, alloy, fire-refined copper, certainly dating, 1880, dark brown patina, H, 21.3 cm, diam, 24.5, rim, Metalwork, Alberghetti Foundry
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