Mortar and pestle - Bronze - apothecary's pestle
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Selected by Elena Napoleone
Holds a bachelor's degree in history of art and architecture, with 12 years of experience in decorative arts.
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Bronze apothecary mortar and pestle, dating to ca. 1930–1940 from the Netherlands, in good used condition with minor signs of age, height 7.5 cm, width 9 cm, depth 9 cm, weight 1 kg, antique style.
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Magnificent and richly decorated brass/c bronze apothecary's mortar and pestle, complete with its accompanying pestle. This object was produced in the course of the 20th century as a high-quality and faithful replica of a classical 16th-century Renaissance model.
The mortar is adorned all around with detailed relief friezes featuring Renaissance ornaments and acanthus leaves. Along the flaring upper rim sits the well-known, characteristic inscription in raised capitals: "MIETTE VERWINT AN LINCK ANNO 1590" (a historical, stylized distortion of the old saying 'Love conquers all').
The body is equipped with two sturdy, square ears and the pestle features an elegantly profiled end. The mortar has a warm, golden-brass sheen with a beautiful, natural patina in the deeper relief areas, which gives the details extra depth. The pestle is 15.5 cm long.
Edge inscription: "MIETTE VERWINT AN LINCK ANNO 1590"
A stunning, substantial eye-catcher that looks superb as a decoration in a country kitchen, an apothecary interior, or as a unique collectible.
Magnificent and richly decorated brass/c bronze apothecary's mortar and pestle, complete with its accompanying pestle. This object was produced in the course of the 20th century as a high-quality and faithful replica of a classical 16th-century Renaissance model.
The mortar is adorned all around with detailed relief friezes featuring Renaissance ornaments and acanthus leaves. Along the flaring upper rim sits the well-known, characteristic inscription in raised capitals: "MIETTE VERWINT AN LINCK ANNO 1590" (a historical, stylized distortion of the old saying 'Love conquers all').
The body is equipped with two sturdy, square ears and the pestle features an elegantly profiled end. The mortar has a warm, golden-brass sheen with a beautiful, natural patina in the deeper relief areas, which gives the details extra depth. The pestle is 15.5 cm long.
Edge inscription: "MIETTE VERWINT AN LINCK ANNO 1590"
A stunning, substantial eye-catcher that looks superb as a decoration in a country kitchen, an apothecary interior, or as a unique collectible.
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1 kg
Title additional information
apothecary's pestle
Country of origin
Netherlands
Material
Bronze
Colour
Gold
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
7.5 cm
Width
9 cm
Depth
9 cm
Estimated period
1930-1940
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