A rare mortar by Wilhelm Hachman. Cleve. Dated 1571. *Published*

A rare mortar with its original pestle by Wilhelm Hachman of Cleve. The mortar has a double frieze with inscriptions in gothic letters :

MARTEN ORLINCHT NEILKEN SYN HUISFROW

INT JAER ONS HEREN MDLXXI

This mortar is published in the book on dutch mortars "Nederlandse Vijzels" by D.A. Wittop-Koning.

Dim.: H 12cm / Diam.: 13,5cm / Length of the pestle: 18,5cm

In very good condition with a "medal" patina.