Elena Napoleone

Brocante • Classic Home Decor

Ancient mortar in bronze or brass, complete with its pestle.
This particular model, characterized by a flared rim and horizontal grooves on the outer surface, is a classic type of mortar for apothecaries or pharmacies, widespread in Europe from the 19th to the early 20th century. It was traditionally used by pharmacists and in kitchens to grind herbs, spices, and medicines.

Antico mortaio in bronzo o ottone completo del suo pestello.
Questo specifico modello, caratterizzato da una linea svasata e scanalature orizzontali sulla superficie esterna, è una tipologia classica di mortaio da speziale o da farmacia, diffuso in Europa tra il XIX e l'inizio del XX secolo. Veniva tradizionalmente utilizzato dai farmacisti e nelle cucine per polverizzare erbe, spezie e medicinali.

This estimate helps guide you when bidding. It’s carefully calculated based on demand, quality, rarity, and ownership history. We can't guarantee the object will sell, resell, or appraise for this amount.

Mortar - Cast brass - ancient

Italy -  - 1920-1930, 1930-1940, 1940-1950, 1910-1920 

Italy

verified

Verified

Weight

Brass type

Title additional information

No. of items

Country of origin

Material

Condition

Height

Width

Depth

Estimated period

Antique cast-brass mortar with pestle, dated to the early to mid-20th century.

Mortar - Cast brass - ancient

Catawiki Buyer Protection

Trustpilot 4.4 | 145304 reviews

Share this object with your friends

Antique cast-brass mortar with pestle, dated to the early to mid-20th century.

Description from the seller

Details

Similar objects