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What is the best kind of mortar and pestle?
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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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
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African Pestle & Mortar
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Large mortar and pestle from late 19th to early 20th century, carved from single piece of wood
Category
Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
$2,882
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
Antique Large Wood American Mortar and Pestle.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large wood antique American mortar and pestle.
Early rare turned wood footed mortar and pestle
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Country Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Large Antique Wooden American Mortar and Pestle
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large wood antique American mortar and pestle.
Early 19th c. Americana turned wood footed mortar
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Very Large Early 19th Century American Carved Wood Mortar and Pestle
Located in Rochester, NY
Amazing early American mortar and pestle. Possibly Native American. Hand carved hardwood from a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Vases
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Vintage English Pestle and Mortar Oversized, English 1890s
Located in South Salem, NY
This impressive large cast iron mortar and pestle from late 19th-century England is a testament to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Bowls
Materials
Iron