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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
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood

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

English Porcelain Mortar and Pestle #7
Located in Garnerville, NY
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Signed on the underside with the size #7, Acid Proof, Made in England
Category

Vintage 1950s English Rustic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Paste, Porcelain

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Signed, Christopher Eberhardt, Circa 1830
Located in Hollywood, SC
Italian bronze mortar and pestle. Christopher Eberhardt, Anno J667 Grabavw, Early 19th Century
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Antique 1830s Italian Neoclassical Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Folk Art Tole Pharmacy Trade Sign of a Mortar and Pestle
Located in New York, NY
American Folk Art (19th Century) tole pharmacy store trade sign of mortar and pestle.  
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Antique 19th Century American Country Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Metal

Vintage Brass Pestle & Mortar, Czechoslovakia Circa 1940s
Located in Zohor, SK
Beautiful vintage pestle & mortar with charming age patina. Produced and used in Czechoslovakia in
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Vintage 1940s Czech Art Deco Centerpieces

Materials

Brass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Pestle, 2007
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle #27 is raku-fired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Jacques Lauterbach. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacques Lauterbach, French artist. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Modernist design. Late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Pestle Sculpture, 2010
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Pestle Sculpture was assembled in
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Glass Pestle, 2004
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle #30 is raku-fired
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Glass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Pestle Sculpture #30, 2009
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Pestle Sculpture #30 was assembled
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture, 2007
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #1 was
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

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
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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

Two Mortars with Pestles, Brass, Genoese "Pesto" Production, Italy, 1950s
Located in Palermo, IT
Two mortars with pestles, brass, Genoese "pesto" production, Italy, 1950s. Decommissioned from the
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Vintage 1950s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

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

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

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
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Antique Late 19th Century British More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Ceramic

Jacques Lauterbach. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Modernist design.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacques Lauterbach, French artist. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Modernist design. Late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Jacques Lauterbach, French artist. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacques Lauterbach, French artist. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Modernist design. Late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Zoë Powell, Wood-Fired Ceramic Mortar and Pestle Sculpture, 2018
By Zoë Powell
Located in Brooklyn, NY
Minnesota and California. Both signed with the artist’s mark. Food safe. Mortar: 2 x 8 x 6.25" Pestle: 2.5
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21st Century and Contemporary American Organic Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Clay

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #1, 2020
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #1 was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #2, 2020
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #2 was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #5, 2020
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #5 was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #4, 2020
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #4 was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

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

Jacques Lauterbach. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Late 20th C.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacques Lauterbach, French artist. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Modernist design. Approx
Category

Late 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Blown Glass Pestle Sculpture #10, 2004
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #10 was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Blown Glass Pestle Sculpture #23, 2006
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture #23 was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Blown Glass, Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Mortar and Hot Blown Glass Pestle Sculpture, 2009
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch's Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture was
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

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
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Antique 1860s Classical Roman Figurative Sculptures

19th Century Large Size Gilded Pharmacy Sign from Pennsylvania
Located in Atlanta, GA
and representing pestle and mortar, circa 1850s-1880s.
Category

Antique 19th Century American Wall-mounted Sculptures

Materials

Gold, Zinc

Fine Antique Japanese Satsuma Ovoid Vase, Signed-Dozan, 19th Century
Located in London, GB
dough on a mortar and Bishamonten poised beside Hotei wielding a pestle; signed on the base with two
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Antique Late 19th Century Japanese Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Midcentury Still Life Painting by Gyula Pasky
Located in Winter Park, FL
a brass bowl, a copper pan, a brass mortar and pestle and four glass jars on a white tablecloth
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Mid-20th Century American Mid-Century Modern Paintings

Materials

Canvas, Wood, Paint

Japan Fine Pair “Moon Gazing" Rabbits, Blue Gilt Patina
Located in South Burlington, VT
a mortar and pestle - pounding the elixir of life for consumption and show hand production of mochi
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Altar Bowl with Blown Glass Ladle Sculpture #3, 2020
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
- "Mortars and Pestles" pgs. 57 - 60) Richard Hirsch Brief Bio: In the field of contemporary ceramic
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Altar Bowl with Ladle #3, 2007
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Graphic Arts Press 2012 - "Mortars and Pestles" pgs. 57 - 60. This piece is shown on pg. 60) Richard
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

Richard Hirsch Ceramic Altar Bowl with Blown Glass Ladle #5, 2007
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Arts Press 2012 - "Mortars and Pestles" pgs. 57 - 60. This piece is shown on pg. 60) Richard Hirsch
Category

21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic, Blown Glass

19th Century Wrought Copper Exterior Drugstore Mortar and Pestle Trade Sign
By Mclewee & Son
Located in Chicago, IL
or storefront druggists' mortar & pestle trade sign attributed to f. McElwee & son, new york city, NY
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Antique Late 19th Century American Mounted Objects

Materials

Copper

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
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Iron

Giant Pestle and Mortar Pharmacy/Drug Shop Trade Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Giant pestle and mortar pharmacy/drug shop trade sign A very rare piece, Wonderful early 20th
Category

Antique 19th Century Industrial Signs

Materials

Tin

Chemist Shop Advertising Trade Sign
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
and in good condition. The sign is in the shape of a Pestle and Mortar The paint is well weathered
Category

Antique 1880s Folk Art Signs

Chemist Shop Advertising Trade Sign
Chemist Shop Advertising Trade Sign
H 23 in W 22 in D 2.5 in
18th Century French Apothecary Shop Sign
Located in Chicago, IL
wooden mortar and pestle mounted on a wrought iron bracket with a fleur-de-lis at the top. Traces of its
Category

Antique 18th Century French Signs

Materials

Wood

Jeweled Leaded Glass Apothecary Trade Sign
By Ross Johnson Drug Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
The Ross Johnson Drug Co Est.1924… This impressive mortar and pestle leaded glass sign is almost
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Jeweled Leaded Glass Apothecary Trade Sign
By Ross Johnson Drug Co
Located in Peekskill, NY
The Ross Johnson Drug Co Est.1924… This impressive mortar and pestle leaded glass sign is almost
Category

Early 20th Century American Industrial Signs

Large Early 20th Century Pharmacy Trade Sign
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Wonderful early 20th century copper pharmacy or chemist trade sign in the form of a pestle and
Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Signs

Materials

Copper

Jacques Lauterbach, France. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze.
Located in Copenhagen, DK
Jacques Lauterbach, French artist. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Modernist design. Late 20th
Category

Late 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

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

Japanese Antique "Moon Rabbit" Usagi Beautiful Eyes Unusual Pose One-of-a-Kind
Located in South Burlington, VT
and pestle, but the contents of the mortar differ among Chinese, Japanese, and Korean folklore. In
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Animal Sculptures

Materials

Terracotta

Collection Antique Brass Apothecary Pestle and Mortars
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Collection of (seven) 19th and early 20th century brass apothecary pestle and mortars. Signs of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Large Prohibition Era Coors Porcelain Mortar and Pestle
Located in Garnerville, NY
anywhere in the home, especially the kitchen. Wonderful scale. Signed on both mortar and pestle in cobalt
Category

Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

Large Scale Antique Heavy Ceramic Mortar and Two Pestles
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large scale antique heavy ceramic mortar and two pestles along with two wooden handled ceramic
Category

Antique 19th Century Rustic Scientific Instruments

Materials

Ceramic

Japanese Antique Bronze Rabbit Mother and Baby Family Group Usagi
Located in South Burlington, VT
cultures. The folklore rabbit is seen sometimes seen pounding with a mortar and pestle, but the contents of
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Taisho Statues

Materials

Bronze

Japan Rare Pair Gilt “Moon Gazing" Rabbits
Located in South Burlington, VT
pounding with a mortar and pestle - pounding the elixir of life for consumption and show hand production of
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japan Rare Pair “Moon Gazing" Rabbits Gallery and Garden
Located in South Burlington, VT
dark markings. The rabbit is seen as pounding with a mortar and pestle - pounding the elixir of life
Category

Vintage 1920s Japanese Taisho Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Iron

Japanese Bronze Moon Rabbit Vase Rare Find and Opportunity
Located in South Burlington, VT
pounding in a mortar and pestle, but the contents of the mortar differ among Chinese, Japanese, and Korean
Category

Early 20th Century Japanese Art Deco Metalwork

Materials

Bronze

Antique, Large and Stunning Embossed Brass on Wood, Firewood Bucket By A. Arens
By A. Arens
Located in Lisse, NL
pots & pans and mortars & pestles and the 'books of knowledge' around them. On the sides and on top of
Category

Antique Late 19th Century Belgian Victorian Fireplace Tools and Chimney ...

Materials

Wrought Iron, Brass

Circa 1920 Lighted Mortar & Pestle Trade Sign
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Circa 1920 unusual lighted copper mortar & pestle trade sign adorned with faceted multi colored
Category

Early 20th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Copper

Animated Neon Mortar and Pestle Pharmacy Sign
Located in North Hollywood, CA
" which simulated the stirring of the mortar. The steel sign has great charm with original paint, and all
Category

Vintage 1940s American Signs

Materials

Steel

Apothecary Trade Sign, circa 1880
Located in Portland, OR
wonderful antique mortar and pestle would have been mounted outside an apothecary in the late 1800s
Category

Antique 19th Century American Signs

Apothecary Trade Sign, circa 1880
Apothecary Trade Sign, circa 1880
H 25 in W 24 in D 18 in
Porcelain Mortar and Pestle
Located in New York, NY
Pair of porcelain mortar and pestle. Both signed $125.00 each, Two sets available
Category

20th Century American Serving Bowls

Materials

Porcelain, Glass, Wood

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Mortar Pestle Sign For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the mortar pestle sign you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Frequently made of ceramic, metal and glass, every mortar pestle sign was constructed with great care. If you’re shopping for a mortar pestle sign, we have 27 options in-stock, while there are 15 modern editions to choose from as well. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect mortar pestle sign — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 21st Century are available. A mortar pestle sign, designed in the modern, Victorian or folk art style, is generally a popular piece of furniture. Richard A. Hirsch and Ross Johnson Drug Co each produced at least one beautiful mortar pestle sign that is worth considering.

How Much is a Mortar Pestle Sign?

The average selling price for a mortar pestle sign at 1stDibs is $4,363, while they’re typically $318 on the low end and $15,000 for the highest priced.
Questions About Mortar Pestle Sign
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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, 2021
    The 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, 2021
    The 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, 2022
    Which 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, 2022
    Yes. 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, 2021
    The 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, 2023
    Whether 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.