Skip to main content
Questions & Answers
Our trusted network of 1stDibs sellers answer common questions

What is the best mortar and pestle?

1 Answer
What is the best mortar and pestle?
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 19, 2021
Shop for Antique Mortar Pestle on 1stDibs
Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, French Bronze Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chemist's mortar & pestle set. A French, bronze apothecary aid with beech and
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Pharmacy Apothecary Bronze Mortar & Pestle Wall Plaque
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Arts & Crafts Oak Pharmacy Apothecary Bronze Mortar & Pestle Wall Plaque. Circa Early 20th
Category

Early 20th Century Unknown Arts and Crafts Signs

Materials

Bronze

Italian Bronze Mortar & Pestle
Located in Savannah, GA
An Italian bronze mortar and pestle, 18th century. 3 ¾ inches wide by 3 ⅜ inches deep by 2
Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique Mortar & Pestle, English, Ceramic, Beech, Apothecary, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique mortar & pestle. An English, apothecary or country kitchen grinding set in
Category

Early 20th Century British Edwardian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

19th Century Mortar & Pestle with Original Surface
Located in New York, NY
American, late 18th century/early 19th century wooden mortar and pestle. The urn shaped mortar with
Category

Antique 1790s Federal Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Maple, Wood

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

Shop All