Mortar and pestle - Lignum Vitae
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Antique wooden mortar and pestle dating to 1700–1750, made of lignum vitae, with a pestle about 30 cm long, dimensions 17.4 cm high, 14.8 cm wide and 11.5 cm deep, in good used condition with only minor signs of age, originating from the United Kingdom.
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This wooden mortar and pestle is probably made of lignum vitae, a very dense and heavy hardwood.
Lignum vitae was often used for this kind of instrument due to its hardness and wear resistance.
The mortar and pestle, shown in the style of the photos, with ring-shaped decorations and a cast form, often date from the late 17th or 18th century.
Mortars were used for grinding herbs and ingredients in both household and apothecary environments.
The mortar and pestle are sold as shown. No restoration was performed while they were in family possession. Neither the mortar nor the pestle show substantial damage. These are antique items and any deviation from the original state arose from its use over the centuries. Our family has not used the mortar anymore and have used the mortar and pestle purely as decorative objects.
The length of the pestle is close to 30 centimeters.
Shipped with care.
This wooden mortar and pestle is probably made of lignum vitae, a very dense and heavy hardwood.
Lignum vitae was often used for this kind of instrument due to its hardness and wear resistance.
The mortar and pestle, shown in the style of the photos, with ring-shaped decorations and a cast form, often date from the late 17th or 18th century.
Mortars were used for grinding herbs and ingredients in both household and apothecary environments.
The mortar and pestle are sold as shown. No restoration was performed while they were in family possession. Neither the mortar nor the pestle show substantial damage. These are antique items and any deviation from the original state arose from its use over the centuries. Our family has not used the mortar anymore and have used the mortar and pestle purely as decorative objects.
The length of the pestle is close to 30 centimeters.
Shipped with care.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
2.5 kg
Style subtype
Georgian
Wood type
Lignum Vitae
No. of items
1
Country of origin
United Kingdom
Material
Wood
Colour
Brown
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
17.4 cm
Width
14.8 cm
Depth
11.5 cm
Estimated period
1700-1750
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