English Bell-Metal Mortar, inscribed ‘IC’ ‘REIOYSE IN IESVS CRIST’ and ‘1619’. Manufactured by John Conyers of New Malton, Yorkshire

Description

English bell-metal mortar, manufactured by John Conyers of New Malton, Yorkshire in 1619.
A band around the mortar rim is inscribed with the initials ‘IC’, ‘REIOYSE IN IESVS CRIST’ (REJOICE IN JESUS CHRIST) in a bold Roman style with the letter ‘N’ reversed, and the year ‘1619’. The initials ‘IC’ are the foundry mark of John Conyers.
Around the mortar waist is a band of lively scrolling foliate decoration incorporating female torsos.

Fact

The maker of this mortar, John Conyers of New Malton, Yorkshire was working from 1616-1630.