Antique Georgian 18th Century Bronze Mortar & Pestle
$203.37
A wonderful antique bronze mortar and pestle, believed to date from the Georgian period of the 18th century.
This attractive and substantial piece has a beautifully shaped pedestal base, a deep bowl with a wide flared rim and a series of finely incised horizontal decorative bands around the body.
Accompanied by its traditional double-ended bronze pestle, featuring a shaped central collar and a lovely aged surface.
Mortars and pestles of this type were traditionally used by apothecaries, pharmacists and households for crushing and grinding herbs, spices and medicinal ingredients.
Features:
* Believed to date from the 18th century, Georgian period.
* Traditional bronze or copper-alloy construction.
* Elegant pedestal foot with circular detailing.
* Decorative concentric bands around the body.
* Wide flared rim and deep grinding bowl.
* Substantial matching-style metal pestle.
* Beautiful aged patina with plenty of character.
Condition:
Lovely antique condition, displaying the natural wear, surface marks, discolouration and patination associated with considerable age and use.
The interior shows signs of historic grinding and use, adding to its authentic character.
Please study the photographs carefully, as they form an important part of the description.
A superb decorative and collectable piece, ideal for collectors of Georgian antiques, early pharmacy equipment, apothecary memorabilia or traditional kitchenalia.
A wonderful display item with genuine historic charm.
The mortar measures approx 11.5cm in height and the pestle is approx 18.5cm long
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