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19th Century Bronze Apothecary Mortar & Pestle, Circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
circular foot, together with its original pestle.
Combined weight, 3.75 lbs.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
19th Century Apothecary Mortar & Pestle Countertop Trade Sign or Sale Stimulator
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Apothecary trade sign or sale stimulator in the form of a mortar and pestle in gilt wood. The
Category
Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Wood
H 12.75 in Dm 5.75 in
Victorian Apothecary Box
Located in Northampton, GB
drawer opens to reveal a selection of apothecary tools including a mortar and pestle, a measuring beaker
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
Big Size Apothecary Mortar and Pestle
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. Mortar weighs over
Category
Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases
Materials
Porcelain
Vintage Apothecary Bronze Mortar and Wood Pestle
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice vintage apothecary bronze mortar and wood pestle, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage
Category
Mid-20th Century American Decorative Bowls
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
By Coors Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. By Coors USA.
Category
20th Century American American Classical Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood, Porcelain
An apothecary bronze mortar and pestle, Italy 1700.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze Apothecary mortar, fitted with mortar pestle. Italy early 18th century.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
An apothecary bronze mortar and pestle, Italy 1700.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze Apothecary mortar, fitted with mortar pestle. Italy early 18th century.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
An apothecary bronze mortar and pestle, Italy 1700.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze Apothecary mortar, fitted with mortar pestle. Italy early 18th century.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
An apothecary bronze mortar and pestle, England 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze Apothecary mortar, fitted with mortar pestle. England early 19th century.
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
An apothecary glass mortar and pestle, Italy 18th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Apothecary glass mortar, fitted with glass pestle. Italy early 18th century.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century Italian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Glass
Small Vintage Mortar & Pestle, English, Palmyra, Decorative Treen, Apothecary
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage mortar and pestle. An English, Black Palmyra decorative treen or apothecary
Category
Mid-20th Century British More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Wood
H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Antique Mortar And Pestle, English, Brass Apothecary Instrument, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle. An English, brass apothecary instrument, dating to the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
H 3.75 in Dm 4.93 in
Large Antique Mortar and Pestle, English Ceramic, Apothecary, Cookery, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle. An English, ceramic and beech apothecary or cookery aid
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
H 5.12 in W 10.83 in D 10.24 in
Antique Mortar and Pestle Duo, English, Ceramic, Kitchen, Apothecary, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle duo. An English, ceramic and beech apothecary or cookery aid
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
H 5.12 in W 11.42 in D 11.82 in
Antique Mortar and Pestle, English, Ceramic, Apothecary, Cookery Tool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle. An English, ceramic and beech apothecary or cookery tool by
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Ceramic
H 4.14 in W 7.09 in D 6.89 in
Antique Tudor Rose Mortar And Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, 17th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Tudor Rose mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary instrument, dating
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century British Other Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Boho Apothecary Wrought Iron Mortar and Pestle - Set of 5
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible set of 5 Boho mortar and pestles. Beautiful wrought iron vessels from back it the days
Category
Early 20th Century North American Bohemian More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Wrought Iron
Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Brass, Chemist, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, brass chemist's shop aid, dating to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.53 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
19th Century English Medicine Chest by Clay and Abraham, Liverpool
Located in Delft, NL
instruments and weights, mortar and pestle. A trade label on the bottles for Clay, Abraham Chemists, Liverpool
Category
Antique Early 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
Small Antique 1900s Solid Brass Apothecary Mortars and Pestles - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 2 very cool heavy brass (?) antique mortar and pestles. Actually one may be brass and one
Category
Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Vases
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
flat ends. Brass mortar and pestles were used for both food and apothecary. This makes a lovely
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
flat ends. Brass mortar and pestles were used for both food and apothecary. This makes a lovely
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
rounded ends. Brass mortar and pestles were used for both food and apothecary. This makes a lovely
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
flat ends. Brass mortar and pestles were used for both food and apothecary. This makes a lovely
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
flat ends. Brass mortar and pestles were used for both food and apothecary. This makes a lovely
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
rounded end. Brass mortar and pestles were used for both food and apothecary. This makes a lovely
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
pestle has round ends on each side. Brass mortar and pestles were used for both food and apothecary. This
Category
Antique Early 1900s French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
This early 20th-century mortar and pestle is made of brass with an honest patina. Both the mortar
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
European Antique Pestle and Mortar in Brass
Located in London, GB
rounded ends. Large mortar and pestle sets such as this were used for food and apothecary purposes. The
Category
Early 20th Century European Vases
Materials
Brass
Polished Brass Antique Pestle and Mortar Set
Located in London, GB
pestle double rounded ends. Mortar and pestle sets such as this were used for food and apothecary
Category
Early 20th Century European Vases
Materials
Brass
Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar and pestle from is from China's Shanxi province and is patterned in
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage cast iron mortar and pestle from is from China's Shanxi province and is patterned in
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Chinese Floral Apothecary Mortar, circa 1900
Located in Chicago, IL
This vintage mortar and pestle from Shanxi, China was cast in iron with a floral relief. It was
Category
Early 20th Century Chinese Qing Metalwork
Materials
Iron
Small Antique Mortar & Pestle Duo, English, Ceramic, Beech, Cookery, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique mortar and pestle duo. An English, ceramic and beech cooking or apothecary
Category
Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
H 4.73 in W 8.08 in D 8.27 in
Large French Antique Cast iron Mortar with Pestle, Circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
pestle. In France, they were used in the kitchens of grand chateaux. They were also used in apothecaries
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Iron
18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 9 Inches Long
Located in Stamford, CT
If you've got the mortar, I have the pestle! There are so many mortars out there, and so few
Category
Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Pair of 19th Century Cast Iron Female Figures Holding Pestle and Mortar
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
A pair of 19th century cast iron female figures holding pestle and mortar.
A lovely pair of
Category
Antique 1860s Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar
Located in South Salem, NY
style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body. Brass mortar and pestles were used for both food and
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
apothecary to create herbal medicines. The swelling shape allowed free movement of a pestle to effectively
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Vases
Materials
Iron
Chinese Cast Iron Longevity Mortar
Located in Chicago, IL
apothecary to create herbal medicines. The swelling shape allowed free movement of a pestle to effectively
Category
Mid-20th Century Chinese Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières
Materials
Iron
19th Century, Apothecary Trade Sign
Located in Nantucket, MA
Figural trade sign in the form of a mortar and pestle, both the mortar and pestle are hand turned
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Folk Art Signs
Materials
Zinc
17th Century Granite Rose Mortar from Brittany, France
Located in Dallas, TX
This granite rose mortar was hand-carved in Northern Brittany, France during the 1600’s. Granite is
Category
Antique 17th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Granite
19th Century Hand Carved German Apothecary Shop Display Figure
Located in London, GB
mortar and pestle. Hand carved from a single piece of oak displaying a wonderful, aged patina.
Size in
Category
Antique 1880s German Folk Art Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Oak
Heavy 16th Century French Bronze Mortar with Handles, Dated 1587, 109 lbs
Located in Dallas, TX
pestle. In France, they were used in the kitchens of grand chateaux. They were also used in apothecaries
Category
Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Bronze
Victorian Apothecary Campaign 4 Drawer Brass Bound Chest with Hand Painted Front
Located in High Wycombe, GB
drawers held tools, such as a mortar and pestle, spoons and scales as well as different materials for
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Campaign Commodes and Chests of Drawers
Materials
Brass
H 26.78 in W 10.24 in D 10.24 in
XIX Century English Apothecary Set Cabinet Medicines & Perfumery J Hexam Chymist
Located in Milan, IT
with its weights, mortar, pestle, measuring cups, syringes and other objects. Conservation status: very
Category
Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
H 11 in W 7.8 in D 11.4 in
A 17th/18th century English apothecary’s oak and wrought iron mounted crusher
Located in Central England, GB
mortar and pestle is a rare survivor.
The outer open ended case is made from brown oak held together
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
H 7.49 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Cera's "Name Your Poison" 22k Gilt Barware Rocks Cocktail Glasses Neiman Marcus
By Cera, Neiman Marcus
Located in St. Louis, MO
Vintage set of Cera's "Name Your Poison" pestle & mortar form double rocks glasses, with apothecary
Category
Vintage 1980s American Mid-Century Modern Barware
Materials
Glass
18th Century Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle Mounted on Stump
Located in Asheville, NC
18th century unusually large cast iron mortar and pestle on a rough hewn tree stump with leather
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars
Materials
Iron
19th Century Brass Bound Apothecary Box
Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB
size glass bottles, two glass phials with turned wood lids, a glass mortar & pestle, a glass measure, a
Category
Antique 19th Century English Decorative Boxes
Early Apothecary Mortar and Pestle
Located in Culver City, CA
Mortar and Pestle from an early Apothecary with wood handle.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Jars
Materials
Stone
Early Apothecary Mortar and Pestle
Located in Culver City, CA
Mortar and Pestle from an early Apothecary with wood handle.
Category
Antique 19th Century English Jars
Materials
Stone
Early European Bronze Apothecary Mortar and Pestle
Located in Essex, MA
An early European cast bronze apothecary mortar and pestle of graduated cylindrical form, with
Category
Antique 17th Century Swiss Baroque Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
Germany Pharmacy Apothecary Mortar with Pestles, Set of 5
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Set of 5 different German apothecary mortars with pestles.
All from the period, circa 1900
Category
Early 20th Century German Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass, Bronze
Small Antique Mortar and Pestle, English, Ceramic, Beech, Apothecary, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique mortar and pestle. An English, ceramic and beech apothecary or cookery aid
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
H 2.56 in W 4.53 in D 4.93 in
Vintage Boho Apothecary Wrought Iron Mortar and Pestle, Set of 5
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible set of 5 Boho mortar and pestles. Beautiful wrought iron vessels from back it the days
Category
Early 20th Century North American More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Wrought Iron
French 18th-19th Century Apothecary Mortar in Black Marble with its Metal Pestle
Located in London, GB
Exceptional and rare, early 19th-century large black marble apothecary mortar with ears and spout
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Rustic Planters and Jardinieres
Materials
Granite, Marble
H 12.01 in Dm 20.08 in
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
flat ends. Brass mortar and pestles were used for both food and apothecary. This makes a lovely
Category
Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
Antique Belgian Metal Mortar with Pestle
Located in High Point, NC
This antique metal mortar with a pestle was made in Belgium and displays a beautifully weathered
Category
Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Decorative Bowls
Materials
Brass
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Apothecary Mortar Pestle For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal apothecary mortar pestle for your home. Each apothecary mortar pestle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, wood and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an apothecary mortar pestle — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An apothecary mortar pestle is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Baroque and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one apothecary mortar pestle that is appealing in its simplicity, but Coors Pottery produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Apothecary Mortar Pestle?
Prices for an apothecary mortar pestle can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $170 and can go as high as $2,150, while the average can fetch as much as $695.
Questions About Apothecary Mortar Pestle
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of a mortar and pestle is to grind and mash items. In kitchens, people use them to prepare fresh herbs. Pharmacists and scientists may utilize them to break crystals and other substances into powders. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage mortar and pestle sets.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best mortar and pestle may vary depending upon your individual needs. This ancient kitchen accessory is not only a collector’s item but also a sturdy choice for your grinding needs. Shop a wide range of mortars and pestles on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best kind of mortar and pestle is really a matter of preference. The most suitable option for general use would be one made from a solid stone material such as granite or marble. Shop a range of marble mortars and pestles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Which stone is the best for a mortar and pestle is largely a matter of personal opinion. Both granite and marble can produce durable sets. Some manufacturers also produce them out of stainless steel. You'll find a collection of antique mortar and pestles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. Mortar and pestles, which have been used since the Stone Age, are still used today by cooks, herbalists and pharmacists. The mortar is a bowl made of wood, ceramic, stone, or metal, and the pestle is a club-shaped instrument used to scrape, press and grind ingredients into the desired consistency. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern mortar and pestles from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best material for a mortar and pestle is a solid stone, such as granite or marble. The enormous weight of these stone mortars and pestles will break down the materials, and they will be able to withstand years of pounding and grinding before needing to be replaced. Shop a range of antique and vintage mortars and pestles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether wooden mortar and pestles are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people like the feel of wood or appreciate how a wooden set looks displayed in their kitchen. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mortar and pestle sets.
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