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What is the purpose of a pestle and mortar?
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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.
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Shop for Large Mortar And Pestle on 1stDibs
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
