Mortar and pestle - Bronze - Large pharmacy mortar.
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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.
Estimate € 130 - € 190
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Bronze mortarium dating to the eighteenth–nineteenth century, with its original T-shaped pestle, dimensions 17 cm high, 17.5 cm in diameter, and 16.5 cm deep, weighing 7.8 kg.
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Ancient bronze mortar with its original T-shaped pestle, type apothecary mortar. Probably 18th-19th century (estimated dating, without certificate).
Decoration: two handles with foliage, frieze of quadrilobed motifs engraved, shelved moldings on the body and the base.
Dimensions: height 17 cm, diameter 17.5 cm, depth 16.5 cm.
Total weight: 7.8 kg (mortar and pestle). A massive, heavy piece.
Condition: good overall condition for its age. Beautiful antique patina, signs of normal use (scratches, small marks on the rim). The bottom shows old foundry repairs (small metal plugs and traces of verdigris), visible in the photos and without impact on solidity. No inscription or hallmark visible. The piece has not been polished: the patina is original.
Ideal for decoration, kitchen, or collectors of old pharmaceutical objects.
Sale as is. Heavy item: careful shipping possible at the buyer's expense, or local pickup.
Ancient bronze mortar with its original T-shaped pestle, type apothecary mortar. Probably 18th-19th century (estimated dating, without certificate).
Decoration: two handles with foliage, frieze of quadrilobed motifs engraved, shelved moldings on the body and the base.
Dimensions: height 17 cm, diameter 17.5 cm, depth 16.5 cm.
Total weight: 7.8 kg (mortar and pestle). A massive, heavy piece.
Condition: good overall condition for its age. Beautiful antique patina, signs of normal use (scratches, small marks on the rim). The bottom shows old foundry repairs (small metal plugs and traces of verdigris), visible in the photos and without impact on solidity. No inscription or hallmark visible. The piece has not been polished: the patina is original.
Ideal for decoration, kitchen, or collectors of old pharmaceutical objects.
Sale as is. Heavy item: careful shipping possible at the buyer's expense, or local pickup.
Details
Era
Before 1400
Culture
Medieval
Weight
7.8 g
Century/timeframe
XVIII-XIX.
Title additional information
Large pharmacy mortar.
No. of items
1
Acquired from
Inherited
Country of origin
Europe
Year acquired
2026
Country acquired from
Italy
Previous owner acquired from
Inherited
Material
Bronze
Previous owner - year acquired
2023
Previous owner - country acquired from
France
Colour
Bronze
I verify that I have obtained this object legally and that I am allowed to sell it
Yes
Condition
Fair condition - heavily used & with possibly minor parts missing
Height
17 cm
Width
17.5 cm
Depth
16.5 cm
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