Mortar and pestle (2) - Patinated bronze - Mortar with pestle
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Two bronze mortars with their original pestle, dating to 1850–1900, made of patinated bronze from France, total weight 1.8 kg, mortar measures 12 × 10 × 9 cm and pestle 18.5 cm, in good used condition with minor signs of aging.
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Beautiful 19th-century Bronze Mortar with Original Pestle –
An authentic, early 19th-century bronze mortar of high quality, complete with the original, perfectly fitting pestle.
This splendid ensemble is an excellent example of "Haute Époque" metalwork from the Low Countries or Southern Netherlands.
The mortar is undecorated, indicating that this was purely a utilitarian object for kitchen or apothecary use.
The pestle undeniably belongs with the mortar: the profiled rings fit exactly against the wide rim of the mortar and the bulbous head nests seamlessly into the hollowness of the base.
The object shows a brilliant patina with natural wear spots that confirm its age and authenticity.
There are no pouring marks or inscriptions present.
A beautiful object with a very clear and long-lasting tone.
Specifications:
Total weight: 1.8 kg
Pestle: L 18.5 cm
Mortar: H. 10 cm B. Foot 9 cm Top 12 cm.
Period: 19th century
Material: Bronze
Condition: In excellent, original condition with a wonderful historical patina. No cracks or restorations.
Completeness: Including the original, perfectly fitting pestle (original ensemble).
Worldwide shipping possible.
Beautiful 19th-century Bronze Mortar with Original Pestle –
An authentic, early 19th-century bronze mortar of high quality, complete with the original, perfectly fitting pestle.
This splendid ensemble is an excellent example of "Haute Époque" metalwork from the Low Countries or Southern Netherlands.
The mortar is undecorated, indicating that this was purely a utilitarian object for kitchen or apothecary use.
The pestle undeniably belongs with the mortar: the profiled rings fit exactly against the wide rim of the mortar and the bulbous head nests seamlessly into the hollowness of the base.
The object shows a brilliant patina with natural wear spots that confirm its age and authenticity.
There are no pouring marks or inscriptions present.
A beautiful object with a very clear and long-lasting tone.
Specifications:
Total weight: 1.8 kg
Pestle: L 18.5 cm
Mortar: H. 10 cm B. Foot 9 cm Top 12 cm.
Period: 19th century
Material: Bronze
Condition: In excellent, original condition with a wonderful historical patina. No cracks or restorations.
Completeness: Including the original, perfectly fitting pestle (original ensemble).
Worldwide shipping possible.
Details
Era
1400-1900
Weight
1.8 kg
Bronze type
Patinated bronze
Title additional information
Mortar with pestle
No. of items
2
Country of origin
France
Material
Bronze
Colour
Bronze
Style
Industrial
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
10 cm
Width
12 cm
Depth
0 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
