Mortar (3) - Brass - Beautiful collector's item
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Lot of three antique metal items from Castle Burkley, United Kingdom: a 19th‑century bronze mortar with original patina (H 9 cm, W 12.5 cm, D 5 cm), a mid‑19th‑century brass‑bronze alloy table bell that is functional, and a ca. 1900 brass mail/servetholder in Art Nouveau style with sunflowers and foliage, all in good vintage condition with signs of wear.
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Antique bronze pestle – Castle Burkley – 19th century
Antique bronze pestle, made in the 19th century and attributed to Castle Burkley. The object is cast in solid bronze and shows a uniform, original patina that corresponds to the age.
The mortar is structurally intact and in good, stable antique condition. Normal signs of use and aging are present, appropriate for its age.
Specifications
•Object: pestle
• Dating: 19th century
• Origin: Castle Burkley
• Material: bronze (cast)
• Condition: good antique condition; signs of use and age
Patina: original
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English table bell – Castle Burkley – mid-19th century
English table bell / call bell, dating from the mid-19th century, attributed to Castle Burkley. The object is made of brass-bronze alloy and has a uniform, natural patina.
The bell is mechanically intact and functions properly. Light wear and signs of aging are present, consistent with use and age.
Specifications
•Object: table bell
• Dating: ca. 1840–1870
• Origin: England – Castle Burkley
• Material: brass-bronze alloy
• Condition: good antique condition; slight wear and signs of aging
• Functionality: working
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Brass letter rack / napkin holder – Art Nouveau – circa 1900
Brass letter rack, also usable as a mail holder or napkin holder, crafted in the Art Nouveau style with sunflower and leaf decoration. The organic lines and floral motifs are characteristic of the stylistic period around circa 1900.
The object is structurally intact and features an even patina appropriate to its age.
Dimensions
• Width: 12.5 cm
• Depth: 5 cm
• Height: 9 cm
Specifications
• Object: letter rack / napkin holder
Dating: ca. 1900
Material: brass
• Style: Art Nouveau
• Condition: good vintage condition; light signs of wear
• Decoration: sunflower and leaf motif
Antique bronze pestle – Castle Burkley – 19th century
Antique bronze pestle, made in the 19th century and attributed to Castle Burkley. The object is cast in solid bronze and shows a uniform, original patina that corresponds to the age.
The mortar is structurally intact and in good, stable antique condition. Normal signs of use and aging are present, appropriate for its age.
Specifications
•Object: pestle
• Dating: 19th century
• Origin: Castle Burkley
• Material: bronze (cast)
• Condition: good antique condition; signs of use and age
Patina: original
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English table bell – Castle Burkley – mid-19th century
English table bell / call bell, dating from the mid-19th century, attributed to Castle Burkley. The object is made of brass-bronze alloy and has a uniform, natural patina.
The bell is mechanically intact and functions properly. Light wear and signs of aging are present, consistent with use and age.
Specifications
•Object: table bell
• Dating: ca. 1840–1870
• Origin: England – Castle Burkley
• Material: brass-bronze alloy
• Condition: good antique condition; slight wear and signs of aging
• Functionality: working
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Brass letter rack / napkin holder – Art Nouveau – circa 1900
Brass letter rack, also usable as a mail holder or napkin holder, crafted in the Art Nouveau style with sunflower and leaf decoration. The organic lines and floral motifs are characteristic of the stylistic period around circa 1900.
The object is structurally intact and features an even patina appropriate to its age.
Dimensions
• Width: 12.5 cm
• Depth: 5 cm
• Height: 9 cm
Specifications
• Object: letter rack / napkin holder
Dating: ca. 1900
Material: brass
• Style: Art Nouveau
• Condition: good vintage condition; light signs of wear
• Decoration: sunflower and leaf motif
Details
Era
1900-2000
Specific region of origin
Burkley
Title additional information
Beautiful collector's item
No. of items
3
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Brass
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
9 cm
Width
12.5 cm
Depth
5 cm
Estimated Period
1970-1980
