Chalice (2) - Patinated bronze
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Description from the seller
Set of two antique bronze apothecary pestles with their original stampers.
Southern Netherlands / France – 18th century
A wonderful and authentic pair of two antique bronze apothecary mortars, each with a matching original pestle. These mortars show clear signs of intensive professional use and have a beautiful, untouched patina.
Mortar 1 – With handles (apothecary model)
Material: bronze
Height: about 11 cm
Weight: 1.286 kg
Features: two bulb-shaped ears, concentric rotating rings
Bottom marked “MO 6” (mortar – size/inventory number)
Dating: 17th – early 18th century
Origin: probably Southern Netherlands / Northern France
Original, matching stamp included.
Pestle 2 – Without earplugs
Material: brass / copper
Weight: 1.453 kg
Shape: conical, with fine threads
Dating: 18th–19th century
Original, matching stamp included.
Condition
Authentic antique, no cracks or repairs.
Beautiful, natural patina (not polished)
Wear and tear fully in line with age and use.
Stampers are original and compatible with the screw jacks.
Set of two antique bronze apothecary pestles with their original stampers.
Southern Netherlands / France – 18th century
A wonderful and authentic pair of two antique bronze apothecary mortars, each with a matching original pestle. These mortars show clear signs of intensive professional use and have a beautiful, untouched patina.
Mortar 1 – With handles (apothecary model)
Material: bronze
Height: about 11 cm
Weight: 1.286 kg
Features: two bulb-shaped ears, concentric rotating rings
Bottom marked “MO 6” (mortar – size/inventory number)
Dating: 17th – early 18th century
Origin: probably Southern Netherlands / Northern France
Original, matching stamp included.
Pestle 2 – Without earplugs
Material: brass / copper
Weight: 1.453 kg
Shape: conical, with fine threads
Dating: 18th–19th century
Original, matching stamp included.
Condition
Authentic antique, no cracks or repairs.
Beautiful, natural patina (not polished)
Wear and tear fully in line with age and use.
Stampers are original and compatible with the screw jacks.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Specific region of origin
Zuidelijke Nederlanden/ Frankrijk
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Netherlands
Material
Bronze
Colour
Bronze
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
11 cm
Width
12 cm
Diameter
12 cm
Depth
11 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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