Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?

Yes, wedding rings have a long history, stretching back to ancient Egypt. The first diamond engagement ring was created in 1477 by Archduke Maximillian of Austria. Browse a wide array of vintage and contemporary wedding rings on 1stDibs.

How did art change in the 18th century?

In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.

How do you identify 18th-century furniture?

To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.

How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?

One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.

Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?

The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.

What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?

At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

Were there cannons in the 16th century?

Yes, there were cannons in the 16th century. The history of the weapon dates back to 12th-century China. Historical records suggest that the first cannons appeared in Europe during the Islamic wars in Iberia in the 13th century. Find a range of antique cannons on 1stDibs.

Was there glass in the 16th century?

Yes, the history of glass-making goes back much further than the 1600s. It’s believed that they were making glass in different parts of the world at least 3,600 years ago, maybe even longer. During the late Bronze Age in Egypt and in Western Asia, glassmarking advanced significantly and was manipulated extensively to produce vessels, jewelry, and works of art. Shop a range of antique and vintage glass on 1stDibs.

What is the most important painting of the 20th century?

What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.

What furniture was used in the 16th century?

A variety of furniture was used during the 16th century. Items commonly found in homes include high-backed armchairs, chests, stools, benches and cupboards. Most European artisans active during the time period produced pieces out of oak wood. Find a large collection of antique furniture on 1stDibs.

What is 17th-century furniture called?

What 17th-century furniture is called varies. The general term for all furniture produced 100 years ago, including 17th-century pieces, is antique furniture. You may also choose to be more specific and describe a piece by its style. Theatrical and lavish, the Baroque style was prevalent across Europe from the 17th to the mid-18th century and spread around the world through colonialism, including in Asia, Africa and the Americas. Baroque furniture was extravagant in all aspects, from shape to materials. 17th-century pieces from England often feature characteristics of the William and Mary style, such as crisp lines, maple and walnut veneers, inlaid bands and C-scroll ornaments. On 1stDibs, explore a variety of antique furniture.

Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?

Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.

What are the major features of Dutch 17th century portraiture?

17th-century Dutch portraiture has many similarities to other Baroque paintings, including rich colors, dark shadows and intense lighting. Many famous Dutch Baroque works lean toward realism. In Dutch portraiture, props and detailed backgrounds are uncommon. You'll find a collection of Dutch Baroque paintings from some of the world’s top art dealers on 1stDibs.

Who was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century?

British artist John Singer Sargent was one of the most important portrait painters of the 19th century. Other notable portraitists from the period include James Abbott McNeill Whistler, Eugène Delacroix, Théodore Géricault, Gustave Courbet, Édouard Manet, Mary Cassat, Claude Monet and Pierre-Auguste Renoir. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of portrait paintings.

What art style was used by the 19th-century French painters?

The French painters of the 19th century worked in two styles. Neoclassicism dominated the first half of the century, and Impressionism was the most common style during the second half. On 1stDibs, you can find a variety of French paintings.

18th Century Mortar

French 18th Century Mortar and Pestle

$5,750

French 18th Century Mortar and Pestle

Located in Round Top, TX

A sensational 18th century mortar and pestle in iron with its base constructed from a solid block of walnut.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Spanish 18th Century Mortar and Pestle

$1,875

Spanish 18th Century Mortar and Pestle

Located in Round Top, TX

A very handsome 18th century mortar and pestle hand carved from a solid block of wood.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Spanish 18th Century Marble Mortar

$475

Spanish 18th Century Marble Mortar

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 18th century mortar from the Catalan region in Spain.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Antique Hand-Crafted Solid Bronze Mortar with Pestle and Great Original Patina

$905

Antique Hand-Crafted Solid Bronze Mortar with Pestle and Great Original Patina

Located in Lisse, NL

Decorative and tactile, late 18th century mortar set. Mortars have been used for centuries by private people and by people in certain trades.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century European Tableware

Materials

Bronze

18th Century French Marble Mortar

$1,500

18th Century French Marble Mortar

Located in Chicago, IL

An 18th-century French carved marble mortar, rich with history and softened by centuries of use, its surface worn smooth with a patina that only 250 years of culinary tradition could...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Marble

18th Century Gray Stone Mortar

$2,700

18th Century Gray Stone Mortar

Located in Chireno, TX

18th century gray stone mortar from the South of France.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stone

French 18th Century Marble Mortar

$1,500

French 18th Century Marble Mortar

Located in Stockbridge, GA

French 18th Century Marble Mortar

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Urns

Materials

Marble

18th Century Gray Stone Mortar

$2,500

18th Century Gray Stone Mortar

Located in Chireno, TX

18th century gray stone mortar from the South of France.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots a...

Materials

Stone

18th Century Gray Stone Mortar

$2,500

18th Century Gray Stone Mortar

Located in Chireno, TX

18th century gray stone mortar from the South of France.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots a...

Materials

Stone

Iron pharmacy mortar. 18th-19th centuries.

$2,063

Iron pharmacy mortar. 18th-19th centuries.

Located in Madrid, ES

Iron pharmacy mortar. 18th-19th centuries. Old mortar for pharmaceutical use, made of cast iron.

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Neoclassical Revival Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Early 18th Century Marble Planter Mortar

$917

Early 18th Century Marble Planter Mortar

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A small French early 18th century planter or mortar in black marble.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Marble

Large Red Marble Mortar '18th Century, North Italy'

$4,731

Large Red Marble Mortar '18th Century, North Italy'

Located in Soho, London, GB

This uniquely beautiful mortar was carved from a solid block of red Verona marble (Northern Italy). On the surface of each of the four handles is carved a flower-like design. Mortars...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century English Treen Mortar and Pestle

$595 / set

Late 18th Century English Treen Mortar and Pestle

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 18th century treen mortar & pestle, English. Hand turned from a block of warmly colored yew wood.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

Materials

Yew

Black Marble Mortar Graved Gp 18th Century

$1,260

Black Marble Mortar Graved Gp 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb 18th-century black marble mortar with its pestle.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

$1,146Sale Price|20% Off

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice mortar is made of white marble. This is a French work from 18th Century

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

$1,146Sale Price|20% Off

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice mortar is made of white marble. This is a French work from 18th Century

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

$1,146Sale Price|20% Off

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice mortar is made of white marble. This is a French work from 18th Century

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

18th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

$325

18th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

An antique bronze mortar with original pestle which has two side handles and incised detail. This set, found in Europe, would be a great addition to an existing collection of these p...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Empire Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

Materials

Metal, Bronze

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

$567Sale Price|44% Off

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Antique Carved Mortar, 18th–19th Century

$533

Antique Carved Mortar, 18th–19th Century

Located in London, London

Antique Carved Mortar, 18th–19th Century A beautifully timeworn carved mortar, likely 18th or 19th century.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

$567Sale Price|44% Off

French 18th-19th Century Black Marble Mortar

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

18th Century French Arte Populaire Mortar - Side Table

$4,500

18th Century French Arte Populaire Mortar - Side Table

Located in Round Top, TX

An important 18th century French Arte Populaire monolithic wooden mortar from the Ardeche region of France.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century Side Tables

Materials

Olive

Three bronze mortars - 19th century

$1,375 / set

Three bronze mortars - 19th century

Located in Porto, PT

Three bronze mortars - 19th century. Portuguese; 18th century bronze with hand.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Mounted Objects

Materials

Metal

French 18th-19th Century Small Marble Mortar

$292Sale Price|48% Off

French 18th-19th Century Small Marble Mortar

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful small marble mortar France, circa 1750-1850 Weathered.

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

18th Century Antique Rance Marble Mortar in Classical Greek Style

$1,948

18th Century Antique Rance Marble Mortar in Classical Greek Style

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Large mortar made of Rance marble, 18th century

Category

Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Garniture

Materials

Marble

An apothecary glass mortar and pestle, Italy 18th century.

$1,031

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 Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Glass

18th C. Spanish Hand-Carved Stone Mortar (or Planter)

$2,800

18th C. Spanish Hand-Carved Stone Mortar (or Planter)

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish hand-carved stone mortar from the 18th century. This antique mortar from Spain, once used to grind various ingredients for cooking or medicinal purposes, is nicely sized st...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

18th Century Carrara Marble Mortar - French Apothecary Tool, 30cm

$640

18th Century Carrara Marble Mortar - French Apothecary Tool, 30cm

Located in LA CIOTAT, FR

A heavy and nicely textured mortar fashioned from Carrara marble, and originally used as an apothecary's tool, or as a pounding vessel in an 18th century kitchen.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble, Carrara Marble

Big 18th Century Marble Mortar "Dated 1752"

$6,132

Big 18th Century Marble Mortar "Dated 1752"

Located in Zedelgem, BE

A big Italian dated Mortar ( 1752 ) in good condition it has damaging that are patinated already so from a long time ago, very nice piece.

Category

Antique 1750s Italian Other Urns

Materials

Carrara Marble

18th Century Portuguese Hand-Carved Marble Mortar & Pestle Antique

$1,650

18th Century Portuguese Hand-Carved Marble Mortar & Pestle Antique

Located in Baton Rouge, LA

A Portuguese 18th century oversized stone mortar & pestle once used to grind herbs, grains, and spices for cooking and medicine.

Category

Antique 18th Century Portuguese Other Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Mortar and Pestle, cast iron, early 18th century, Sweden

$619

Mortar and Pestle, cast iron, early 18th century, Sweden

Located in Stockholm, SE

An wonderful antique mortar and pestle. Made in the early 1700's in cast iron. Good condition, consistent with age.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Jars

Materials

Iron

Large Hand-Carved Arduin Stone Mortar, Southern Netherlands, 17th/18th Century

$1,318

Large Hand-Carved Arduin Stone Mortar, Southern Netherlands, 17th/18th Century

Located in 'S-HERTOGENBOSCH, NL

Southern Netherlands, 17th–18th Century A striking and exceptionally substantial antique mortar, hand-carved from a single block of arduin (blue-grey hardstone) and distinguished by...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Marble

17th-18th Century, French Sandstone Mortar and Pestle

$429Sale Price|52% Off

17th-18th Century, French Sandstone Mortar and Pestle

Located in Buisson, FR

Amazing and very rare sandstone mortar with its wooden pestle, France, circa 1650-1750. Great eyecatcher. Wonderful weathered condition.

Category

Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sandstone

Large Mortar in Grey Marble from the Ardennes, 18th Century

$4,929

Large Mortar in Grey Marble from the Ardennes, 18th Century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Large Mortar in Grey Marble from the Ardennes, 18th Century

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Garniture

Materials

Marble

Huge Primitive 18Th C. Spanish Marble Mortar

$3,109

Huge Primitive 18Th C. Spanish Marble Mortar

Located in London, GB

A huge simple 18th C. Carved white marble mortar from Lleida. Nicely worn with light patination. Rare to find on this scale.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Urns

Materials

Marble

Set of 4 Marble Mortars from 18th Century

$4,447Sale Price / set|20% Off

Set of 4 Marble Mortars from 18th Century

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

These very nice 4 mortars are made of white marble. This is a French work, 18th century.

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

18th Century Italian Green Marble Mortar, Rare Patina, Country Style

$711

18th Century Italian Green Marble Mortar, Rare Patina, Country Style

Located in Nijlen, BE

Unique Italian marble mortar from the 18th century. The green marble is very rare and produces a unique color hue between green and gray tones.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Country Vases

Materials

Marble

Large English 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle, England

$3,800

Large English 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle, England

Located in Haddonfield, NJ

A Large 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae English Mortar and Pestle.

Category

Antique Mid-17th Century British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings

Materials

Wood

An Italian bronze apothecary mortar with console ribs and pestle – 18th Century.

$1,260

An Italian bronze apothecary mortar with console ribs and pestle – 18th Century.

Located in Milan, IT

A rare and heavy 18th-century Italian cast bronze pharmaceutical (apothecary) mortar, complete with its original turned bronze pestle.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

A bronze apothecary mortar with pestle and crowned crest, Italy 18th century.

$1,260

A bronze apothecary mortar with pestle and crowned crest, Italy 18th century.

Located in Milan, IT

A fine and elegant 18th-century Italian cast bronze pharmaceutical (apothecary) mortar, complete with its original matching bronze pestle.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

A bronze apothecary mortar with incised lines & iron pestle. Italy 18th century.

$1,146

A bronze apothecary mortar with incised lines & iron pestle. Italy 18th century.

Located in Milan, IT

An 18th-century Italian apothecary mortar in cast bronze, characterized by a clean, functional design with an iron pestle.The vessel features a subtly flared bell-shaped body with a ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron, Bronze

18th Century Italian Bronze Pestle for a Mortar, 9 Inches Long

$425

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 pestles. It's nice to have both. Here is your opportunity to marry this large scale pestl...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

A Massive Early 18th Century Bronze Mortar & Pestle, Netherlands Circa 1700

$1,200 / set

A Massive Early 18th Century Bronze Mortar & Pestle, Netherlands Circa 1700

Located in Ottawa, Ontario

The robust & heavily cast bronze mortar with a flattened circular base, rising to a cylindrical body with ovolo & cavetto turned moldings and a broad flaring rim. Exhibiting ...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Dutch Dutch Colonial Jars

Materials

Bronze

Monumental Stone Mortar

$2,900

Monumental Stone Mortar

Located in Long Island City, NY

This outstanding stone mortar would likely have been used to pound grain. It is carved from a single block of stone and impressively heavy. The interior dimensions are 8″ high x 11 1...

Category

Antique 18th Century Scandinavian Urns

Materials

Stone

18th Century Bell Shaped French Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Inscribed PE AMET

$680

18th Century Bell Shaped French Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Inscribed PE AMET

Located in Dallas, TX

Mortars, such as this bell-shaped bronze one from the 1700s, were used in kitchens of grand chateaux in France. They could also be found in apothecaries, where pharmacists would use ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century French Marble Mortar

$1,800

19th Century French Marble Mortar

Located in Chicago, IL

An 18th-century French carved marble mortar, rich with history and softened by centuries of use, its surface worn smooth with a patina that only 250 years of culinary tradition could...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Marble

18th-Century Engraving of Mortar and Howitzer Design from Diderot's Encyclopédie

$378

18th-Century Engraving of Mortar and Howitzer Design from Diderot's Encyclopédie

Located in Langweer, NL

Title: 18th-Century Engraving of Mortar and Howitzer Design from Diderot's Encyclopédie Description: This original 18th-century engraving is a highly detailed technical illustrati...

Category

Antique 1770s Prints

Materials

Paper

Mortar and Pestle in Pachyloba Hardwood 18th Ctr. English

$1,575

Mortar and Pestle in Pachyloba Hardwood 18th Ctr. English

Located in Kastrup, DK

An elegant antique mortar and pestle, finely crafted from tropical hardwood, most likely pachyloba, with a rich grain and warm patina. It remains in excellent original condition. Mea...

Category

Antique 18th Century English Georgian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Hardwood

19th Century Mortar & Pestle with Original Surface

$870Sale Price / set|40% Off

19th Century Mortar & Pestle with Original Surface

Located in New York, NY

American, late 18th century/early 19th century wooden mortar and pestle.

Category

Antique 1790s Federal Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche

Materials

Maple, Wood

19th Century Chiseled French Stone Mortar

$2,100

19th Century Chiseled French Stone Mortar

Located in Chireno, TX

18th century gray stone mortar from the South of France.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots ...

Materials

Stone

Swiss Alp Wood Mortar

$576Sale Price|20% Off

Swiss Alp Wood Mortar

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Swiss alp wood mortar.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swiss Antiquities

Materials

Wood

Carved marble mortar with polylobed geometric decorations and acanthus leaves -

$2,132

Carved marble mortar with polylobed geometric decorations and acanthus leaves -

Located in Madrid, España

Carved marble mortar with polylobed geometric decorations and acanthus leaves - 18th century - Spain Dimensions: 33 x 41/51 cm diameter

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Vases

Materials

Marble

Queen Anne Period Floor-Standing Mortar

$4,500

Queen Anne Period Floor-Standing Mortar

Located in Harrodsburg, KY

A marble mortar resting in the original stand turned from a single piece of sycamore which is bound in iron at the top and bottom. The surface looks to be an old painted or whitewash...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Queen Anne Pedestals and Columns

Materials

Marble, Iron

French Black Marble Mortar circa 1750-1850

$487Sale Price|55% Off

French Black Marble Mortar circa 1750-1850

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered but good condition.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Belgian Black Marble

Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk

$3,668

Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk

Located in grand Lancy, CH

Mortar carved in a probably very old trunk

Category

Antique 18th Century African Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Substantial Antique Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle

$1,020Sale Price / set|20% Off

Substantial Antique Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Substantial antique Italian bronze mortar and pestle, finely cast with shell and floral band, complete with 12" x 1.5" D pestle. The base of the mortar has a 6" diameter, the opening...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Vase, mortar-type washbasin in carved stone, Italy

$1,100Sale Price|20% Off

Vase, mortar-type washbasin in carved stone, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

old Vase, mortar-type sink in carved stone, without pestle but probably born as a mortar, has two side handles and no drain hole, but can easily be adapted to different uses such as ...

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Monumental Early Qing Chinese Solid Burl Wood Mortar and Pestle

$8,500

Monumental Early Qing Chinese Solid Burl Wood Mortar and Pestle

Located in Kilmarnock, VA

A remarkable and highly sculptural Chinese mortar carved from a single massive burl, retaining its original wooden pestle. Standing an impressive 25 inches tall, the piece possesses ...

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Scholar's Objects

Materials

Burl

Antique French Limestone Mortar, Circa 1750-1850, Weathered Charm

$429Sale Price|58% Off

Antique French Limestone Mortar, Circa 1750-1850, Weathered Charm

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare limestone mortar, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered and but in a good condition.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Limestone

Antique Kitchen Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Chemist, Georgian

$874Sale Price|20% Off

Antique Kitchen Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Chemist, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is an antique kitchen mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary or chemist's shop aid, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780. Useful kitchen or apothecary aid from ...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Recent Sales

18th Century Lignum Vitae Pestle and Mortar

Unavailable

H 7.5 in Dm 5.75 in

18th Century Lignum Vitae Pestle and Mortar

Located in New York, NY

With exceptionally figured timber the original pestle turned from the same section of wood. English, mid-18th century Mortar: 5 3/4 ins wide, 5 3/4 ins deep and 7 1/2 ins high ...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

18th Century Stone Mortar

Unavailable

H 7.5 in Dm 12 in

18th Century Stone Mortar

Located in New Orleans, LA

18th century stone mortar; inner diameter 6.5 inches

Category

Antique 18th Century European Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stone

18th Century French Stone Mortar

Unavailable

H 10 in Dm 19 in

18th Century French Stone Mortar

Located in London, GB

18th Century French Stone Mortar

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Serving Bowls

18th Century French Stone Mortar.

Unavailable

H 4.93 in Dm 9.45 in

18th Century French Stone Mortar.

Located in London, GB

Stone mortar.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Decorative Objects

Materials

Stone

18th Century Marble Mortar

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 15.36 in D 0.4 in

18th Century Marble Mortar

Located in London, GB

English 18th century marble mortar with nice patination

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British More Furniture and Collectibles

18th Century Marble Mortar

Unavailable

H 7.09 in W 15.36 in D 15.36 in

18th Century Marble Mortar

Located in London, GB

English 18th century marble mortar with nice patination

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier British Garden Ornaments

Pink Lavender Veined Marble Mortar 18th Century

Unavailable

H 8.13 in Dm 12.63 in

Pink Lavender Veined Marble Mortar 18th Century

Located in Bonita Springs, FL

18th Century Pink-Lilac Veined Marble Mortar A substantial and beautifully sculpted marble mortar dating to the 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone, Marble

Classical Renaissance Type Bronze Mortar, Early 18th century

Unavailable

H 9.25 in Dm 11 in

Classical Renaissance Type Bronze Mortar, Early 18th century

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Classical urn shape, the upper body centering a cartouche containing the maker/inscription FRANCISCVS BIGONI FECIT
Venice or Padua, 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Rare Japanese Keyaki Wood Usu Mortar, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 6.75 in Dm 21.25 in

Rare Japanese Keyaki Wood Usu Mortar, 18th Century

Located in New York, NY

DETAILS - Rare usu (mortar), carved from single piece of Keyaki wood ORIGIN - Japan, 18th century

Category

Antique 18th Century Japanese Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Wood

Antique Hand-Carved Black Grey Stone Mortar, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 5.52 in Dm 10.63 in

Antique Hand-Carved Black Grey Stone Mortar, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

Antique Hand-carved stone mortar. Middle East, 18th century Measures: Height 14 cm Width with handle 31 cm Width without handle 27 cm.

Category

Antique 18th Century Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stone

18th Century Large Weathered York Stone Mortar

Unavailable

H 10.63 in W 14.97 in D 14.97 in

18th Century Large Weathered York Stone Mortar

Located in Pickering, North Yorkshire

A stunning large 18th century carved York sandstone mortar. The large mortar is typically simple in its decoration and is formed from a cube of stone with chamfered canted corners an...

Category

Antique 18th Century British William and Mary Stone Sinks

Materials

Sandstone

18th century lignum vitae Pestle and Mortar

Unavailable

H 7.88 in Dm 6.5 in

18th century lignum vitae Pestle and Mortar

Located in Herzele, BE

A magnificent early 18th century lignum vitae pestle and mortar.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century English Jars

Materials

Wood

Early 18th Century Weathered Marble Mortar

Unavailable

H 7.5 in W 12.5 in D 12.5 in

Early 18th Century Weathered Marble Mortar

Located in Birmingham, AL

18th century French weathered marble mortar.

Category

Early 20th Century French Country More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Marble

Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Stone Mortar

Unavailable

H 9 in Dm 18 in

Late 18th Century Qing Dynasty Carved Stone Mortar

Located in East Hampton, NY

Late 18th century Qing dynasty stone mortar (three available, priced and sold separately).

Category

Antique 1790s Chinese Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

18th.century Marble Mortar

Unavailable

18th.century Marble Mortar

Located in Banbury, GB

A LATE 17TH/EARLY 18TH CENTURY ITALIAN MARBLE MORTAR

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Pottery

Materials

Marble

17th.century Marble Mortar

Unavailable

17th.century Marble Mortar

Located in Banbury, GB

ITALIAN CARVED MARBLE MORTAR

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Italian Pottery

Materials

Marble

Pair of 18th Century Cast Iron Mortars with pestle

Unavailable

H 11.42 in Dm 13 in

Pair of 18th Century Cast Iron Mortars with pestle

Located in Antwerpen, BE

Pair of 18th Century (1720) Cast Iron Mortars with pestles, origin country France.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Serving Pieces

Materials

Iron

Large 18th Century French Carved Stone Mortar Planter/Fountain

Unavailable

H 14 in W 22 in D 22 in

Large 18th Century French Carved Stone Mortar Planter/Fountain

Located in Woodbury, CT

This late 18th C mortar was originally used to grind food stuffs or medicines but it is the perfect size for a planter or small fountain. Hand-carved from a hard stone from the Var r...

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Stone

18th Century Tree Root Mortar and Hand-Forged Pestle

Unavailable

H 25 in Dm 19 in

18th Century Tree Root Mortar and Hand-Forged Pestle

Located in Brenham, TX

A striking large mortar carved from a full tree root and a hand-forged pestle. I've never seen an example with a complete tree root of this size. A wonderful and practical sculptur...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

Eleven 17th and 18th Century Flemish Bronze Mortar and Pestles

Unavailable

H 6.3 in Dm 5.12 in

Eleven 17th and 18th Century Flemish Bronze Mortar and Pestles

Located in Antwerp, BE

Extremely decorative bronze mortar and pestles made in the Flanders region in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Category

Antique 18th Century Belgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Big Mortar in Bluestone, 18th-19th Century, France

Unavailable

H 10.24 in Dm 16.54 in

Big Mortar in Bluestone, 18th-19th Century, France

Located in Sint Annaland, NL

Big Grey Mortar Used In A Pharmacy, Probable 18th Century.

Category

Antique 1790s French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Bluestone

18th Century Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle Mounted on Stump

Unavailable

H 32.5 in W 19 in D 18.5 in

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 and wood cover.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Iron

Set of Wooden Mortars Carved in the Form of Elephant Feet, India, 18th Century

Unavailable

H 14.97 in Dm 15.36 in

Set of Wooden Mortars Carved in the Form of Elephant Feet, India, 18th Century

Located in Paris, FR

Three very rare wooden mortars carved in the form of elephant feet - India, Gujarat, late 18th century Dimensions: from left to right Ø.36 X H 43 - Ø.39 X H 28 - Ø.39 X H 38 cm.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century Indian Anglo Raj Urns

Materials

Wood, Teak

18th Century English Brass Pestle and Mortar, circa 1750

Unavailable

H 4.5 in Dm 5.75 in

18th Century English Brass Pestle and Mortar, circa 1750

Located in Ambler, PA

18th Century English Brass Pestle and Mortar Circa 1750 Marked “G.

Category

Antique 1750s British More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Brass

Wood Grain Mortar

Unavailable

H 12 in W 34 in D 13 in

Wood Grain Mortar

Located in Brooklyn, NY

Grain mortars, from tropical dense wood, carved out of single pieces of wood. Available in various sizes. Priced individually. Left to right dimensions: 34"w x 12"h x 13"d, $ 7...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Philippine Folk Art Sculptures

A SPANISH BRONZE MORTAR 15TH CENTURY

Unavailable

H 4 in D 7.5 in

A SPANISH BRONZE MORTAR 15TH CENTURY

Located in BRIDGEHAMPTON, NY

A BEAUTIFUL BRONZE MORTAR WITH A ALTERNATING RIBBED BODY WITH TWO PIERCED HANDELS

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Spanish Decorative Objects

Materials

Bronze

Primitive Oak Mortar

Unavailable

H 27 in Dm 22 in

Primitive Oak Mortar

Located in New York, NY

An exceptional hand carved Oak wood mortar. Excellent patina and divets from an ax give this piece its strong presence.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Cameroonian Primitive Architectural Ele...

Materials

Oak

Set of Four Small Stone Mortars

Unavailable

H 5.25 in Dm 10 in

Set of Four Small Stone Mortars

Located in London, GB

Probably Italian, 18th century.

Category

Antique 18th Century Italian Garden Ornaments

Materials

Stone

Fine and Large 17th Century Iron Mortar

Unavailable

H 7.75 in W 11.25 in D 9.5 in

Fine and Large 17th Century Iron Mortar

Located in New York, NY

A late 17th century iron mortar of large proportions with sharply everted rim and corded, slightly tapering sides, with two lug handles, cast to either side with the cipher 'VM' bene...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier English Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Iron

Brass postal and mortar

Unavailable

Brass postal and mortar

Located in Derbyshire, GB

Brass or bell metal mortar. Continental.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass

Antique French Marble Mortar

Unavailable

H 4.73 in Dm 8.67 in

Antique French Marble Mortar

Located in Schellebelle, BE

Elegant,antique Grey-Beige Marble Mortar in Pierre de Lens from France, very decorative and powerful object with an old and warm patina, nice wear of the antique marble, great color

Category

Antique 18th Century French Jars

Materials

Marble

Big Pharmacy Cast Iron Mortar

Unavailable

H 18.12 in Dm 22.05 in

Big Pharmacy Cast Iron Mortar

Located in Gravenmoer, NL

Large cast iron mortar with the original wrought iron pestle. With handles in the form of dog's heads. Rich deep brown patina. Probably German or Dutch? 17th century

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier German Baroque Urns

Ancient French Wooden Vessels or Mortars

Unavailable

H 14 in Dm 10.5 in

Ancient French Wooden Vessels or Mortars

Located in Woodbury, CT

This very early and very beautiful pair of wooden vessels date from at least the 18th century and most probably, a lot earlier. Hand-carved from single pieces of wood (we think they ...

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Vases and Vessels

Materials

Wood

Small Mortar Or Marble Measure around 1800

Unavailable

H 2.76 in W 4.14 in

Small Mortar Or Marble Measure around 1800

Located in Paris, FR

Diameter: 9.5 to 10.5 - Height: 7 cm Italy or Germany, end 18 th - early 19 th century

Category

Late 18th Century Baroque Figurative Sculptures

Materials

Marble

LARGE RENAISSANCE PERIOD CAST-IRON MORTAR;

Unavailable

Dm 9.75 in

LARGE RENAISSANCE PERIOD CAST-IRON MORTAR;

Located in San Francisco, CA

; from Southern France or Northern Spain.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Large Queen Anne Bronze Alloy Mortar

Unavailable

H 6.89 in Dm 8.67 in

Large Queen Anne Bronze Alloy Mortar

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

Ralph Ashton: The trade of Bell Casting gave employment to many skilled artisans in Wigan in the 17th and 18th Centuries. In the 18th century, the Ashtons were leaders in the trade.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century English Sculptures

Materials

Bronze

Bronze mortar, Veneto, 16th century

Unavailable

H 28 in W 30 in D 30 in

Bronze mortar, Veneto, 16th century

Located in Brescia, IT

Bibliografia di riferimento Giorgio Lise, “Antichi Mortai di farmacia”, 1975 Silvana editoriale d’arte, Milano Ulrich Middeldorf, “Fifty Mortars 15th -18th Century”, 1981 Firenze ...

Category

Antique 16th Century Italian Renaissance Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

18th Century Marble Mortar

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H 4.5 in Dm 7.5 in

18th Century Marble Mortar

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 18th century mortar from the Catalan region in Spain.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Catalan 18th Century Marble Mortar

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H 7 in W 12 in D 12 in

Catalan 18th Century Marble Mortar

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 18th century mortar from the Catalan region in Spain.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Spanish 18th Century Stone Mortar

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H 5.75 in Dm 10 in

Spanish 18th Century Stone Mortar

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 18th century mortar from the Catalan region in Spain.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Spanish 18th Century Marble Mortar

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H 4.25 in Dm 8.38 in

Spanish 18th Century Marble Mortar

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 18th century mortar from the Catalan region in Spain.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Spanish 18th Century Marble Mortar

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H 4.5 in Dm 10 in

Spanish 18th Century Marble Mortar

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 18th century mortar from the Catalan region in Spain.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Catalan 18th Century Marble Mortar

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H 3.75 in Dm 8.5 in

Catalan 18th Century Marble Mortar

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 18th century mortar from the Catalan region in Spain.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Catalan 18th Century Marble Mortar

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H 5.25 in W 8.5 in D 8.25 in

Catalan 18th Century Marble Mortar

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 18th century mortar from the Catalan region in Spain.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Catalan 18th Century Marble Mortar

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H 4.75 in W 8 in D 8 in

Catalan 18th Century Marble Mortar

Located in Round Top, TX

A very charming 18th century mortar from the Catalan region in Spain.

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

French Primitive Mortar, Cocktail Table

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H 16.75 in W 27.25 in D 21 in

French Primitive Mortar, Cocktail Table

Located in Round Top, TX

A terrific 18th century mortar carved from naturally bleached wood.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Coffee and Cocktail Tables

Materials

Wood

18th Century Spanish Hand Carved Stone Mortar

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H 13 in W 14 in D 14 in

18th Century Spanish Hand Carved Stone Mortar

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Spanish hand carved stone mortar from the 18th century. This antique mortar from Spain, once used to grind various ingredients for cooking or medicinal purposes, is nicely sized st...

Category

Antique 18th Century Spanish Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Stone

18th Century French Mortar & Pestle

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H 9.75 in Dm 20 in

18th Century French Mortar & Pestle

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century French Mortar & Pestle. One of a kind.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French More Furniture and Collectibles

18th Century Chiseled Marble Mortar

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H 4.75 in Dm 13 in

18th Century Chiseled Marble Mortar

Located in Chireno, TX

18th century French chiseled marble mortar.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Marble

18th Century French Marble Mortar

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H 9 in W 12 in D 12 in

18th Century French Marble Mortar

Located in Chicago, IL

A stunning 18th century French marble mortar with the best worn surface we've seen in years, with a tiger maple pestle.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Primitive Serving Bowls

Materials

Marble

Stone Mortar Bowl, 18th Century

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H 6 in Dm 11 in

Stone Mortar Bowl, 18th Century

Located in New Orleans, LA

Distressed stone mortar with pour spout.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

18th Century French Marble Mortar

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H 8.5 in W 15 in D 15 in

18th Century French Marble Mortar

Located in Chicago, IL

An 18th-century French carved marble mortar, rich with history and softened by centuries of use, its surface worn smooth with a patina that only 250 years of culinary tradition could...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Large Marble Mortar France, 18th Century

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H 11.82 in Dm 24.41 in

Large Marble Mortar France, 18th Century

Located in London, GB

A rare hand carved 18th century marble mortar from the south of France.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Marble

18th Century French White Marble Mortar

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H 5.32 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

18th Century French White Marble Mortar

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful white marble mortar, France, 18th century. Weathered.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

18th Century French White Marble Mortar

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H 4.53 in W 10.04 in D 10.04 in

18th Century French White Marble Mortar

Located in Buisson, FR

Primitive white marble Mortar, France, 18th century. Weathered.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

18th Century French White Marble Mortar

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H 5.52 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

18th Century French White Marble Mortar

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful white marble mortar, France, 18th century. Weathered.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

18th Century French White Marble Mortar

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H 3.35 in W 7.29 in D 7.49 in

18th Century French White Marble Mortar

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful white marble mortar, France, 18th century. Weathered.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

18th Century French White Marble Mortar

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H 4.53 in W 10.04 in D 10.04 in

18th Century French White Marble Mortar

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful white marble mortar, France, 18th century. Extremely weathered.

Category

Antique 18th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

French, 18th Century White Marble Mortar

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H 5.52 in W 11.42 in D 11.42 in

French, 18th Century White Marble Mortar

Located in Buisson, FR

On this page you are looking at a: Primitive white marble Mortar, France, 18th century. Weathered. We hope you have enjoyed this item and perhaps it is even a good addition to your ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

18th Century Swedish Clay Mortar

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H 5.32 in W 6.7 in D 6.3 in

18th Century Swedish Clay Mortar

Located in Bozeman, MT

Rare 18th century clay mortar, ca 1790 Sweden.

Category

Antique 18th Century Swedish Gustavian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Clay

19th Century Stone Mortar

$950

H 5 in Dm 8.5 in

19th Century Stone Mortar

Located in Chireno, TX

19th century stone mortar from France. Hand-carved alabaster mortar in a conical shape with four handles. One handle notched with a channel for pouring. Beautiful as a sculptural acc...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Alabaster

19th Century Fruitwood Mortar and Pestle

$405

H 6 in W 5 in D 5 in

19th Century Fruitwood Mortar and Pestle

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th century fruitwood mortar and pestle. Lathe work, remnants of paint or dark stain. Original pestle included. Period: First half of the 19th century Origin: Eastern, US Size: 5" ...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Antiquities

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century Mortar and Pestle

$600

H 6.5 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

19th Century Mortar and Pestle

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

19th century fruitwood mortar and pestle. Remnants of oxblood red and silver blue banded paint. Original pestle included. Origin: Eastern, United States Period: First half of the 19...

Category

Antique Early 19th Century American Antiquities

Materials

Fruitwood

19th Century French White Marble Mortar

$452Sale Price|55% Off

H 5.91 in W 10.63 in D 10.63 in

19th Century French White Marble Mortar

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful large white marble mortar, France, 19th century. Weathered. H:15cm W:27cm D:27cm

Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Antique Marble Basin from an Italian Villa, Early 1900s

$2,600

H 13.125 in W 31.5 in D 32.875 in

Antique Marble Basin from an Italian Villa, Early 1900s

Located in Dallas, TX

Salvaged from the garden of an Italian villa, this marble basin was hand-carved in the early 1900’s and most recently used as a planter. The ovate shaped bowl has an exterior width o...

Category

Early 20th Century Italian Stone Sinks

Materials

Marble

Ancient Marble Vessel

$2,800

H 9.5 in Dm 13 in

Ancient Marble Vessel

Located in Chicago, IL

A gorgeous ancient vessel carved from one piece of marble with subtle pink veins running throughout. Perfect for use as a vessel sink in a powder room, filled with fruits and vegetab...

Category

Antique 18th Century Rustic Stone Sinks

Materials

Marble

Late 19th Century European Brass Mortar and Pestle

$150 / set

H 7.88 in W 5.25 in D 4.5 in

Late 19th Century European Brass Mortar and Pestle

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Late 19th century brass mortar & pestle, European. Likely Scandinavian or Germanic countries. Rings incised on interior & pestle. Chunky, flattened sides handles with diamond & rando...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century European Victorian Barware

Materials

Brass

Austrian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Pharmacy or Herbalist

$420

H 5.13 in W 5.75 in D 5.5 in

Austrian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Pharmacy or Herbalist

Located in Nuernberg, DE

Offered is a beautiful antique solid brass mortar and pestle set. The mortar has a cylindrical shape with a flared mouth and two angular handles at the sides. The baton-shaped pestle...

Category

Vintage 1920s Austrian Hollywood Regency Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Brass

Antique Stone Mortar and Pestle Bowl Set

$159Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.75 in Dm 6.25 in

Antique Stone Mortar and Pestle Bowl Set

Located in Old Town Orange, CA

Antique stone mortar bowl and pestle, great decorative item, or can be used. Accessories not included. Size: 6.25”d x 4.75”h.

Category

20th Century Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Antique Mortar and Pestle, English, Ceramic, Apothecary, Cookery Tool, Victorian

$593Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.14 in W 7.09 in D 6.89 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 Wedgwood, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Beautifully presented ...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Ceramic

A cast iron mortar with its original pestle - France - Early XXth

$522Sale Price|20% Off

H 2.96 in Dm 4.34 in

A cast iron mortar with its original pestle - France - Early XXth

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A cast iron mortar with its original pestle, used in pharmacies in the early 20th century. This utensil, designed for grinding medicinal substances, features a beautiful patina, a te...

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Cast Stone

French Early 20th Century Mortar and Pestle

$330

H 4.5 in Dm 12 in

French Early 20th Century Mortar and Pestle

Located in New York, NY

An early 20th century French white marble and pestle. The pestle has a wood handle and a stone base. Pestle measures 12"height x 3"diameter.

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Vintage Apothecary Bronze Mortar and Wood Pestle

$275 / set

H 6 in W 5 in D 4.5 in

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 condition with a nice patina and measures 5"W x 4.5"D x 6"H. #3543

Category

Mid-20th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Antique Solid Bronze Brass Large German Apothecary Mortar with Pestle - 2 Pcs

$480

H 4.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in

Antique Solid Bronze Brass Large German Apothecary Mortar with Pestle - 2 Pcs

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique Solid Bronze Brass Large German Apothecary Mortar with Pestle - 2 Pcs with Great Authentic Patina. Circa Late 19th Century. Measurements: Mortal: 4.75" H x 5.5" W x 5.5" D. P...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Primitive Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

Hand Crafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle

$725

H 6 in Dm 5 in

Hand Crafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A well crafted wooden Folk Art Mortar and Pestle. The piece is used for crushing everything from herbs and spices, to medicines. While the piece is practical, the wooden craftsmans...

Category

20th Century Folk Art Tribal Art

Materials

Wood

Vintage MCM Mortar and Pestle or Objet d'Art Hand Turned Wood

$596Sale Price / set|25% Off

H 9 in Dm 7 in

Vintage MCM Mortar and Pestle or Objet d'Art Hand Turned Wood

Located in Topeka, KS

Handsome Mid-Century Modern mortar and pestle hand turned from one piece of dense wood. It is in wonderful vintage condition. Please see photos, circa 1950-1960. Whether you need or...

Category

Vintage 1950s Unknown Mid-Century Modern Scientific Instruments

Materials

Wood

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Stunning Art Deco Young Woman Portrait Framed Signed Rare Original Oil Painting

Located in Buffalo, NY

Exquisite antique portrait painting of a young fashionable woman. Framed. Oil on canvas. Signed. Image size, 31H by 24L.

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1890s Impressionist Portrait Paintings

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Small 19th Century French Bronze Mortar with Pestle

$390

H 3.25 in Dm 4.375 in

Small 19th Century French Bronze Mortar with Pestle

Located in Dallas, TX

This small bronze mortar and pestle are from 19th century France. The outside of the mortar has been adorned with mascarons and geometric patterns that rise from chased sides. The pe...

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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Bronze

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

$68,777 / set

H 102.37 in W 67.33 in D 106.3 in

Complete 19th Century Pharmacy Shop Library Bookcases

Located in Vosselaar, BE

We offer a original and complete late 19th century Pharmacy. Found in France it comprises 2 large corner cupboards with shelving on the long side. Furthermore a large bowed and sculp...

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1850s Antique Marble Mortar with Turned Wooden Pestle

$1,134

H 5.12 in W 8.27 in D 8.27 in

1850s Antique Marble Mortar with Turned Wooden Pestle

Located in Marbella, ES

Traditional mortar and pestle carved from a single piece of white marble with natural veining and wear reflecting its use and age. It features four sturdy side handles and a deep, ta...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

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KOENIG & LAFITTE - Art Nouveau stained glass window with bindweed

$33,815

H 96.86 in W 45.28 in D 2.37 in

KOENIG & LAFITTE - Art Nouveau stained glass window with bindweed

By Edward L. Koenig

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This stained glass window was created by Paul Koenig and Lafitte in the early years of the 20th century, during the flowering of Art Nouveau. This draughtsman and engraver, born in É...

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Early 20th Century French Art Nouveau Doors and Gates

Materials

Glass, Art Glass, Wood

Bronze Pharmacy Mortar Italy-17° Century

$2,521

H 8.27 in Dm 9.85 in

Bronze Pharmacy Mortar Italy-17° Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Elegant bronze mortar from the 17 century from Italy dated 1630. Really rare mortar due to his big size. In very good condition and beautiful patina.

Category

Antique 17th Century Italian Renaissance Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

$33,795

H 70.87 in W 73.23 in D 88.19 in

Bed Tester Spanish Baroque Carved Dark Green & Gilded Leather Superking 6ft180cm

Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK

Rare, Spanish Demi-Tester, Baroque Bed With Carved, Green Painted & Gilded Posts 181cm, 6ft High, Floral Painted Leather Headboard, sold with custom made box spring mattress base, ac...

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Antique 1720s Spanish Baroque Beds and Bed Frames

Materials

Giltwood, Paint

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist

$504Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.15 in Dm 4.26 in

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist

Located in Roma, IT

Antique bronze mortar. Handmade with pestle. Original patina Italian bronze mortar and pestle Measures: Pestle height 7.5 in.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist

$687Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.94 in Dm 5.71 in

Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Italy, Pharmacy or Herbalist

Located in Roma, IT

Antique bronze mortar. Handmade with pestle. Original patina Mortar from pharmacy or herbalist. Italian bronze mortar and pestle Measure: Pestle height 8.85 in.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Italian Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

An apothecary bronze mortar and pestle, Italy 1700.

$1,260

H 4 in W 6 in D 6 in

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 Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Mortar and Pestle Duo, English, Ceramic, Kitchen, Apothecary, Victorian

$1,454Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 11.42 in D 11.82 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, dating to the late Victorian period, circa 1900. Of great proportion, across two...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

$330

H 3.5 in Dm 4.25 in

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Located in New York, NY

This early 20th-century mortar and pestle is made of brass with an honest patina. Both the mortar and pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body and t...

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880

$88,838

H 141.74 in W 247.25 in D 154.73 in

Antique Carved Oak Wood Paneled Room, Napoleon III Style, France, 1880

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This beautiful carved oak wood paneled room was made in the 19th century. Designed originally for a hexagonal room, with a boudoir, it is composed of six carved wall panels. Three pa...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Napoleon III Panelling

Materials

Wood, Oak

French Baroque Bronze Mortar, Cast Technique, Early 17th Century

$2,500

H 5 in Dm 5 in

French Baroque Bronze Mortar, Cast Technique, Early 17th Century

Located in Spencertown, NY

The mortar with fleurs de lys decoration.

Category

Antique Early 17th Century French Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Grand Tour Antique Handmade Bronze Mortar with Pestle

$412Sale Price|20% Off

H 4.34 in Dm 4.93 in

19th Century Grand Tour Antique Handmade Bronze Mortar with Pestle

Located in Roma, IT

19th-century grand tour antique handmade bronze mortar with pestle. This fantastic piece has an original patina. The pestle is 9.05 inc high with the mortar with a deep and sleek ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Grand Tour Antique Handmade Bronze Mortar with Pestle

$504Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.12 in Dm 5.91 in

19th Century Grand Tour Antique Handmade Bronze Mortar with Pestle

Located in Roma, IT

19th-century grand tour antique handmade bronze mortar with pestle. This fantastic piece has an original patina. The pestle is 9.05 inc high with the mortar with a deep and sleek ...

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century European Grand Tour Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

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Did they have wedding rings in the 18th century?
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In the 18th century, art changed in style from Baroque to Rococo and Neoclassicism. Art became more ornamented and idealized during the Rococo period and then shifted toward a style that emulated the artwork of ancient Greece and Rome near the end of the century. You’ll find a variety of fine art on 1stDibs.
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To identify 18th-century furniture, you can research your piece in the context of the prevailing styles of the period or consult a certified appraiser or experienced antique dealer. To identify your item on your own, look over it for maker's marks, such as carvings, stamps, brands and labels. Researching the marking can help you determine the maker of your piece, and from there, you can search further to learn more about your particular item. Without a maker's mark, the best approach is to consider the characteristics of the dominant furniture styles during the 18th century. In England, these included William and Mary, Queen Anne, Georgian, Chippendale, Hepplewhite and Sheraton. Some French furniture styles of the 1700s include Louis XV, Louis XVI and Régence. Find a diverse assortment of 18th-century furniture on 1stDibs.
How can I identify 18th century brass candlesticks?
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One way to check if your brass candlesticks are from the 18th century is to look for the two seams running lengthwise on either side. This is from when the candlestick was molded in two halves and then soldered together. You’ll find a variety of candlesticks of all shapes and sizes from some of the top sellers on 1stDibs.
Which individuals are considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons, and why?
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The individuals considered the Big Three of 18th-century cartoons are William Hogarth, James Gillray and George Cruikshank. Although the 18th century saw a widespread increase in illustrations in newspapers, these three illustrators were particularly well-known for their work. Hogarth's work was extremely diverse, ranging from serious, realistic paintings and portraits to satirical and moralistic illustrations filled with symbolism. A British caricaturist, Gillray is remembered today for his artworks representing political and social satires, like his political cartoons against George III of England. Despite being a prolific caricaturist, Cruikshank is now most famous for illustrating the works of Charles Dickens. On 1stDibs, find a wide variety of illustrations.
What kinds of figures elevated the use of porcelain in 18th century Europe?
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At the end of the 17th century, Europe went into a frenzy over porcelain. Asian porcelain was highly sought after, and spurred the foundation of the Meissen factory in France, where hard porcelain went on to be made. You’ll find a large collection of porcelain pieces from many of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
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What painting is the most important of the 20th century is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some notable works produced during the period include Paul Cézanne's Mont Sainte-Victoire, Pablo Picasso's Les Demoiselles d'Avignon, Henri Matisse's The Dance and Jackson Pollock's Lavender Mist. Shop a large selection of 20th-century paintings on 1stDibs.
What furniture was used in the 16th century?
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Who invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century?
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Sir Isaac Newton invented the reflector telescope in the 17th century. He created it as a replacement for the refracting telescope, which tended to have poor optics. Find a collection of antique and vintage telescopes on 1stDibs from some of the world’s top sellers.
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