Ir w [265] [266] [267] 265 BRONZE MORTAR ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY The sloping body with six buttressed divisions, between which are placed the images of the good shepherd in low relief. The rim with a series of rosettes. Height, 31/4 inches; diameter, 5 inches From the Spitzer legacies. [SEE ILLUSTRATION] 266 SILVERED BRONZE BELL ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY The centre with a wealth of bas-relief ornamentation, representing triton on seashore, mermaids with children, etc., in a continuous composition. The lip with acanthus, the upper rim with guilloche. Baluster handle of rugged make, of later addition. Height, 7 inches From the Spitzer legacies. [SEE ILLUSTRATION] 267 BRONZE MORTAR ITALIAN, 16TH CENTURY The sloping body with winged amorino heads and divisions formed by caryatids. The brim with knotted rope ornament and rosettes. In fine state of preservation. Height, 31/2 inches; diameter, 51/4 inches From the Spitzer legacies. [SEE ILLUSTRATION] 104