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Antique Grinding Stone

Neolithic Grinding Stone from Denmark, circa 3900 – 1700 BCE
Neolithic Grinding Stone from Denmark, circa 3900 – 1700 BCE

Neolithic Grinding Stone from Denmark, circa 3900 – 1700 BCE

Located in Kastrup, DK

Grinding stone used for sharpening and polishing flint tools during the Stone Age. The surface is

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15th Century and Earlier Danish Folk Art Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set
Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

$28,500

H 10.75 in W 9 in D 1.5 in

Japanese Meiji Lacquer Writing Set

Located in New Orleans, LA

or draw in ink, he had to make his own by grinding the ink stick in water on the grinding stone

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Stone

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

make his own ink by grinding the ink stick in water on the grinding stone (suzuri). This method has

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19th Century Japanese Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Bronze

Circa 1860 Granite Mill Stone or Trough Sink from Normandy, France
Circa 1860 Granite Mill Stone or Trough Sink from Normandy, France

Circa 1860 Granite Mill Stone or Trough Sink from Normandy, France

Located in Dallas, TX

Mill stones have been used for a several thousand years to grind grains, hence their other name

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1860s French Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Stone, Granite

Large Antique Vintage Granite 30" Millstones or Grindstones 12" Thick
Large Antique Vintage Granite 30" Millstones or Grindstones 12" Thick

Large Antique Vintage Granite 30" Millstones or Grindstones 12" Thick

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique vintage Millstones or Mill stone used in gristmills, for grinding wheat or other grains

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Granite

Gallo-RomanPuddingstone Millstone Sculpture from 2nd Century France
Gallo-RomanPuddingstone Millstone Sculpture from 2nd Century France

Gallo-RomanPuddingstone Millstone Sculpture from 2nd Century France

Located in London, GB

Carved from a mosaic-like rock, this striking sculpture is the lower grinding stone from a Gallo

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15th Century and Earlier French Classical Roman Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Stone

A Neolitic Grinding Mill
A Neolitic Grinding Mill

A Neolitic Grinding Mill

$1,576

H 11.82 in W 8.67 in D 2.76 in

A Neolitic Grinding Mill

Located in Schellebelle, BE

An exceptional Neolithic Stone grinding mill from Morocco, amazingly intact, very powerfull and

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15th Century and Earlier Moroccan Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Sandstone

1920s Professional Vintage Barista Coffee Grinder Mill On Original Cabinet.
1920s Professional Vintage Barista Coffee Grinder Mill On Original Cabinet.

1920s Professional Vintage Barista Coffee Grinder Mill On Original Cabinet.

$4,667Sale Price|20% Off

H 66.93 in W 45.28 in D 22.05 in

1920s Professional Vintage Barista Coffee Grinder Mill On Original Cabinet.

Located in Silvolde, Gelderland

. The cast iron grinders each have a different steel grinding stone. one for coarse grinding and the

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1920s Swedish Industrial Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Brass, Iron, Copper

Castilian Millstone Sculpture, Granite and Iron Foot, Spain
Castilian Millstone Sculpture, Granite and Iron Foot, Spain

Castilian Millstone Sculpture, Granite and Iron Foot, Spain

Located in Valladolid, ES

place. Technical Data Castilian millstone or grinding stone Material: Granite Period: Late 18th century

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1790s Baroque Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Granite, Iron

Castilian millstone in granite and iron sculpture foot
Castilian millstone in granite and iron sculpture foot

Castilian millstone in granite and iron sculpture foot

$3,153

H 30.71 in W 31.5 in D 4.73 in

Castilian millstone in granite and iron sculpture foot

By Soft Baroque

Located in Valladolid, ES

lower stone is called the hearth, and the upper stone was the flywheel. They were essential for grinding

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1790s Spanish Baroque Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Granite, Iron

Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century
Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

$784Sale Price|31% Off

H 5 in Dm 26 in

Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

19th century or earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oil pressing tool and

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Limestone

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century
Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

Unique antique garden accent This delightful round hand-carved stone in the form of an old "cash

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Limestone

Selbu Regional Dress – Norwegian Folk Attire with Stone Quarry Scene, c.1860
Selbu Regional Dress – Norwegian Folk Attire with Stone Quarry Scene, c.1860

Selbu Regional Dress – Norwegian Folk Attire with Stone Quarry Scene, c.1860

Located in Langweer, NL

, suggesting a setting near a stone quarry or grinding mill, while a woman sits nearby smoking a clay pipe

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1860s German Antique Grinding Stone

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Paper

Korean Ceramic Celadon Turtle Form Water Dropper Goryeo Period
Korean Ceramic Celadon Turtle Form Water Dropper Goryeo Period

Korean Ceramic Celadon Turtle Form Water Dropper Goryeo Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

material and serves as a small container to drop water to the ink stone to grind the ink for writing. Many

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15th Century and Earlier Korean Archaistic Antique Grinding Stone

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Ceramic

Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Fine Antique Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

the water onto the ink stone to grind the ink stick for writing. These miniature objects were made in

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Early 19th Century Korean Other Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic White Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

ink stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting could be performed. In Joseon dynasty

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19th Century Korean Other Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian
Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian

Antique Set Of Calligraphic Ink Blocks, Japanese, 8 Pieces, Meiji, Victorian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

for grinding on an ink stone with a small amount of water Such ink is the basis of the famous Sumi-e

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Late 19th Century Japanese Japonisme Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Composition

Pair of Russian Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Malachite Three-Light Candelabra
Pair of Russian Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Malachite Three-Light Candelabra

Pair of Russian Style Gilt-Bronze Mounted Malachite Three-Light Candelabra

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

four millimeters, carefully selecting them for their pattern. After grinding and polishing the stone

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19th Century Antique Grinding Stone

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Malachite

Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

$1,600

H 1.5 in W 2.25 in D 2.25 in

Korean Porcelain Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting could be performed. In Joseon dynasty, Confucianism

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19th Century Korean Other Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

$2,000

H 1 in W 2.5 in D 2.5 in

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink before any handwriting

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19th Century Korean Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form

$1,200

H 1.25 in W 3.25 in D 2 in

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Frog Form

Located in Atlanta, GA

component of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink

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Early 20th Century Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Ceramic

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty
Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty

Korean Ceramic Water Dropper in Dog Form Joseon Dynasty

Located in Atlanta, GA

of scholar's desk items. It was used to add drops of water to the ink stone for grinding the ink

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19th Century Korean Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Ceramic

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Large, Beautifully Mounted Early Grinding Stone
Large, Beautifully Mounted Early Grinding Stone

Large, Beautifully Mounted Early Grinding Stone

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H 31 in W 25.5 in D 8 in

Large, Beautifully Mounted Early Grinding Stone

Located in Sheffield, MA

Beautiful, elemental granite grinding stone with pleasing patina. Custom mounting was artisan

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Grinding Stone

Stone Grinding Wheel Garden Art
Stone Grinding Wheel Garden Art

Stone Grinding Wheel Garden Art

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H 32 in W 21 in D 25 in

Stone Grinding Wheel Garden Art

Located in Culver City, CA

A cast iron custom pedestal levitates this massively heavy stone grinding wheel from France, circa

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Early 1900s French Antique Grinding Stone

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Cast Stone

Rare 18th Century Mexican Metate y Mano
Rare 18th Century Mexican Metate y Mano

Rare 18th Century Mexican Metate y Mano

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H 4 in W 19 in D 16 in

Rare 18th Century Mexican Metate y Mano

Located in San Francisco, CA

This large and impressive 18th / 19th century Mexican 'metate y mano' (grinding slab and grinding

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Late 18th Century Mexican Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone

Iron Armillary Sphere
Iron Armillary Sphere

Iron Armillary Sphere

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H 79 in W 73 in D 73 in

Iron Armillary Sphere

Located in Culver City, CA

Armillary sphere on stone base, made mostly of 19th century pieces. The base is from a grinding and

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19th Century Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Iron, Brass, Copper

A Large Swedish Grinding Stone

A Large Swedish Grinding Stone

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H 31.5 in Dm 26.8 in

A Large Swedish Grinding Stone

Located in New York, NY

A Large Grinding Stone on a black metal stand (new).

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19th Century Swedish Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone, Metal

Grinding Stone from Mexico
Grinding Stone from Mexico

Grinding Stone from Mexico

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H 2 in W 20 in D 2 in

Grinding Stone from Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Primitive, hand-carved grinding stone found along the border of Puebla and Oaxaca, Mexico. Date

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Mid-17th Century Mexican Primitive Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone

Two piece 19th Century Grinding Stone/Matate
Two piece 19th Century Grinding Stone/Matate

Two piece 19th Century Grinding Stone/Matate

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Wonderful 19th c. "piedra de moler" - grinding stone with beautiful patina. Was used to grind corn

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19th Century Guatemalan Primitive Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone

Central American Grain Grinding Stone Mortar
Central American Grain Grinding Stone Mortar

Central American Grain Grinding Stone Mortar

Located in Atlanta, GA

A central American stone mortar, grain grinder. This ground stone tool was used to process grain

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19th Century Central American Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Stone

Massive 18th Century Limestone Grinding Stone on Custom Steel Mount
Massive 18th Century Limestone Grinding Stone on Custom Steel Mount

Massive 18th Century Limestone Grinding Stone on Custom Steel Mount

Located in Chicago, IL

Monumental in scale and presence, this 18th-century French carved limestone grinding stone has been

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18th Century French Primitive Antique Grinding Stone

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Limestone

18th Century Swedish Stone Table
18th Century Swedish Stone Table

18th Century Swedish Stone Table

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H 29.14 in W 21.26 in D 13.78 in

18th Century Swedish Stone Table

Located in Tetbury, Gloucestershire

18th Century grinding stone for pigments on a later 19th century stand. Circa 1860.

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19th Century Swedish Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone

Large Scale Antique Stone Matate, Grinder
Large Scale Antique Stone Matate, Grinder

Large Scale Antique Stone Matate, Grinder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Early 20th century Guatemalan stone matate, or piedra de moler - grinding stone. Carved from one

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Early 20th Century Guatemalan Rustic Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone

Millstone Table
Millstone Table

Millstone Table

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H 18 in Dm 25 in

Millstone Table

Located in Atlanta, GA

A grinding stone from a mill with a custom made base.

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19th Century Antique Grinding Stone

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Metal

Late 19th Century Millstone Mounted Sculpture
Late 19th Century Millstone Mounted Sculpture

Late 19th Century Millstone Mounted Sculpture

Located in Pittsburgh, PA

This late 19th century mill or grinding stone mounted sculpture features a beautiful aged patina

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Late 19th Century American Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone, Steel

19th Century Carved Stone Grinder
19th Century Carved Stone Grinder

19th Century Carved Stone Grinder

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H 9 in W 39 in D 27 in

19th Century Carved Stone Grinder

Located in Los Angeles, CA

19th c.beautiful stone matate - grinder stone, used in grinding corn

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19th Century Guatemalan Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned
Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Antique Japanese Bronze Hatate 19th C Meiji Inkpot Japan Unsigned

Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland

calligraphers usually knew right away, though. nk stick, grinding stone and bamboo brushes A yatate

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19th Century Japanese Antique Grinding Stone

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Bronze

Two Millstones on Iron Bases
Two Millstones on Iron Bases

Two Millstones on Iron Bases

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H 20.5 in W 16.5 in D 4.75 in

Two Millstones on Iron Bases

Located in East Hampton, NY

Two slightly different grinding stones on iron bases. Left: 16.5" W x 4.75" D x 20.5

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19th Century Antique Grinding Stone

Antique Stone Grinding Wheel
Antique Stone Grinding Wheel

Antique Stone Grinding Wheel

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Very old stone grinding wheel that still has its iron handle. A great garden piece.

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19th Century British Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone, Iron

Antique stone grinding wheel with pedestal 19th century
Antique stone grinding wheel with pedestal 19th century

Antique stone grinding wheel with pedestal 19th century

Located in Udenhout, NL

Very unique antique stone grinding wheel with pedestal from the 19th century. Ready to be used.

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1850s Belgian Antique Grinding Stone

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Sandstone, Iron

Custom Single Table Lamp from a 19th Century Grinding Millstone
Custom Single Table Lamp from a 19th Century Grinding Millstone

Custom Single Table Lamp from a 19th Century Grinding Millstone

Located in Atlanta, GA

more towards the neck, and grinding ridges vertical. The lamp has a beautifully-weathered surface

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19th Century European Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone

Chinese Ink Slab Stone Tray, c. 1800
Chinese Ink Slab Stone Tray, c. 1800

Chinese Ink Slab Stone Tray, c. 1800

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H 1.25 in W 8 in D 5 in

Chinese Ink Slab Stone Tray, c. 1800

Located in Chicago, IL

for grinding ink, the stone is ideal today as an elegant way to elevate an object, or left alone as a

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Early 19th Century Chinese Minimalist Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone

Huge Antique Hand carved Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century
Huge Antique Hand carved Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Huge Antique Hand carved Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oil pressing tool and device

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Limestone

Antique Pair Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stones, 19th Century
Antique Pair Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stones, 19th Century

Antique Pair Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stones, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

square hole date to the 19th century. These were likely mill stones for grinding devices or grains

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Grinding Stone

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Limestone

Antique Grinding Stone from Mexico
Antique Grinding Stone from Mexico

Antique Grinding Stone from Mexico

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H 4.25 in W 14.25 in D 8 in

Antique Grinding Stone from Mexico

Located in San Miguel de Allende, Guanajuato

Antique "metate" or grinding stone from Puebla highlands. 5 of these pieces were found buried and

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Late 19th Century Mexican Primitive Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone

Antique Grinding Stone Ornament Outdoor Sculpture for Japanese Garden
Antique Grinding Stone Ornament Outdoor Sculpture for Japanese Garden

Antique Grinding Stone Ornament Outdoor Sculpture for Japanese Garden

Located in Washington, DC

Unusual antique garden sculpture of ten stacked antique grinding stones also known as millstones

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Late 19th Century Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone

Pair of Custom Side Tables with Mill Grinding Stone Bases and Iron Tops
Pair of Custom Side Tables with Mill Grinding Stone Bases and Iron Tops

Pair of Custom Side Tables with Mill Grinding Stone Bases and Iron Tops

Located in Atlanta, GA

A pair of unique custom side tables with 18th century mill grinding stone bases. This pair of side

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18th Century Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone, Iron

Antique Yorkstone Mill Wheel or Grinding Stone with Weathered Patina and Lichen
Antique Yorkstone Mill Wheel or Grinding Stone with Weathered Patina and Lichen

Antique Yorkstone Mill Wheel or Grinding Stone with Weathered Patina and Lichen

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

A magnificent antique mill wheel or grinding stone crafted from durable Yorkstone, this piece dates

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Late 19th Century British Primitive Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Stone, Sandstone

19th Century European Millstone Grinding Surface Made Drink Table on Iron Base
19th Century European Millstone Grinding Surface Made Drink Table on Iron Base

19th Century European Millstone Grinding Surface Made Drink Table on Iron Base

Located in Atlanta, GA

antique milling and grinding stone which rests upon a new, custom, black iron base. This stone has lovely

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19th Century European Rustic Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone, Iron

Stunning Swedish Stone Table 18th/19th century
Stunning Swedish Stone Table 18th/19th century

Stunning Swedish Stone Table 18th/19th century

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H 25.2 in W 34.65 in D 23.23 in

Stunning Swedish Stone Table 18th/19th century

Located in Farsta, SE

Stunning Swedish Stone Table 18th/19th century The stone slab has been used as a grinding stone

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19th Century Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Grinding Stone

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Limestone

17th Century
17th Century

17th Century

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H 29.14 in W 80.32 in D 34.26 in

17th Century

Located in Allerum, SE

grinding stone.

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Mid-17th Century Swedish Folk Art Antique Grinding Stone

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Pine

Large Antique Vintage Granite 30" Millstones or Grindstones 12" Thick
Large Antique Vintage Granite 30" Millstones or Grindstones 12" Thick

Large Antique Vintage Granite 30" Millstones or Grindstones 12" Thick

Located in Stamford, CT

Antique vintage Millstones or Mill stone used in gristmills, for grinding wheat or other grains

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Mid-19th Century American Antique Grinding Stone

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Granite

Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century
Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

or earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oil pressing tool and device

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Limestone

Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century
Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Antique Huge Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oil pressing tool and device

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Grinding Stone

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Limestone

Antique Hand-Carved Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century
Antique Hand-Carved Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Antique Hand-Carved Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

or earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oil pressing tool and device

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Grinding Stone

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Limestone

Antique Thick Hand-Carved Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century
Antique Thick Hand-Carved Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Antique Thick Hand-Carved Garden Mill Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

comes from the 19th century or earlier period. This was likely a grinding base stone for a large oil

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Grinding Stone

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Limestone

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century
Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

" with its square hole and dates to the 19th century. This was likely a mill stone for grinding devices

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Grinding Stone

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Limestone

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century
Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

" with its square hole and dates to the 19th century. This was likely a mill stone for grinding devices

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Grinding Stone

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Limestone

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century
Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century

Antique Hand-Carved Cash Coin Garden Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

" with its square hole dates to the 19th century. This was likely originally a mill stone for grinding

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Grinding Stone

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Limestone

Late 19th Century Chinese Millstone on Display
Late 19th Century Chinese Millstone on Display

Late 19th Century Chinese Millstone on Display

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H 25.88 in W 21.5 in D 7.25 in

Late 19th Century Chinese Millstone on Display

Located in Astoria, NY

An antique Chinese millstone, otherwise stone grinding wheel, produced and utilized, circa late

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Late 19th Century Chinese Antique Grinding Stone

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Stone

Swedish Trestle Table 1800 Century
Swedish Trestle Table 1800 Century

Swedish Trestle Table 1800 Century

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H 30.71 in W 67.72 in D 30.71 in

Swedish Trestle Table 1800 Century

Located in Farsta, SE

hard, and people would smash it with a stone and grind it on the table. The table has stood the test

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1770s Swedish Scandinavian Modern Antique Grinding Stone

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Pine

The Home Dwelling, 19th Century Signed Orientalist Oil
The Home Dwelling, 19th Century Signed Orientalist Oil

The Home Dwelling, 19th Century Signed Orientalist Oil

By Gustave Nicholos Pinel

Located in London, GB

woman pouring the corn into the stone reciprocal to grind to make flour. Behind her is the weaving that

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19th Century Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Canvas, Oil

French Grinding Stone
French Grinding Stone

French Grinding Stone

Located in Stamford, CT

French Grinding Stone for salt on new base. Wonderful piece of sculpture with intereting form and

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19th Century French Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Stone

Small Grinding Stone, One of a Collection
Small Grinding Stone, One of a Collection

Small Grinding Stone, One of a Collection

Located in Sheffield, MA

One of two small grinding stones on custom mount.

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19th Century American Antique Grinding Stone

Handsome Grind Stone
Handsome Grind Stone

Handsome Grind Stone

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H 11 in W 11.5 in D 7.5 in

Handsome Grind Stone

Located in Cincinnati, OH

An extremely handsome and unique, small scale grinding wheel/stone. Most likely originated from an

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Early 20th Century American Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Stone, Metal

Primitive Grinding Stone Wheel on Iron Display
Primitive Grinding Stone Wheel on Iron Display

Primitive Grinding Stone Wheel on Iron Display

Located in Sarasota, FL

This primitive grinding sharpening stone wheel sitting on an iron stand makes a wonderful

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Early 1800s American American Classical Antique Grinding Stone

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Coade Stone

Large and Sculptural Native American Mortar
Large and Sculptural Native American Mortar

Large and Sculptural Native American Mortar

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Exceptionally beautiful example of a Native American grinding stone or mortar found in the American

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19th Century American Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Stone

Historical Large Western Mono California Basket
Historical Large Western Mono California Basket

Historical Large Western Mono California Basket

Located in Pasadena, CA

Beautifully woven and highly decorative basket originally made to fit around a grinding stone and

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19th Century American Folk Art Antique Grinding Stone

Early 19th Century Austrian Bronze and Ormolu Automaton Clock
Early 19th Century Austrian Bronze and Ormolu Automaton Clock

Early 19th Century Austrian Bronze and Ormolu Automaton Clock

Located in Louisville, KY

chapter ring and centred by an automaton figure of Cupid at his grinding stone sharpening his arrow points

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19th Century Austrian Antique Grinding Stone

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Ormolu

Ancient Stone Disc
Ancient Stone Disc

Ancient Stone Disc

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H 36 in Dm 27 in

Ancient Stone Disc

Located in Washington, DC

Round Stone Disc was originally used as a mill stone for grinding grain. The stone is centuries old

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18th Century and Earlier Chinese Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Stone

Korean Pottery Fish Water Dropper
Korean Pottery Fish Water Dropper

Korean Pottery Fish Water Dropper

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H 3 in W 2.75 in D 1 in

Korean Pottery Fish Water Dropper

Located in Seattle, WA

a Joseon scholar's writing instruments. Water from the droppers was used for grinding the ink stone

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19th Century Korean Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Ceramic

Set of 13 Early 20th Century, Grinding Stones
Set of 13 Early 20th Century, Grinding Stones

Set of 13 Early 20th Century, Grinding Stones

Located in New York, NY

Grouping of stone textures to add an earthy warmth to your decor. The top of each stone is large

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Early 20th Century Unknown Antique Grinding Stone

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Stunning antique Japanese lacquer hair comb with a geometric petal-like background of stylized chrysanthemums and flowers done in gold and red maki-e. Possibly Edo or Meiji time peri...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Antique Grinding Stone

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H 21.26 in W 28.35 in D 28.35 in

Bleu Stone Planter

Located in Vosselaar, BE

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Early 19th Century Belgian Antique Grinding Stone

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Granite

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Located in Amsterdam, NL

England, third quarter of the 19th century On two scrolling foliate feet with casters, above which a rectangular two-side glazed frame, with on top a two-sided shield with initial...

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Mid-19th Century English High Victorian Antique Grinding Stone

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Other

Japanese Stacking Incense Box, Ju-Kobako, Meiji Period, Mid 19th century, Japan
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An exquisite small Japanese maki-e lacquer stacking box for incense and accessories, ju-kobako, late Edo or early Meiji Period, mid 19th century, Japan. Crafted in maki-e lacquer an...

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Mid-19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Silver

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost
17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

17th Century Japanese Export Lacquer Cabinet with Depiction the Dutch Tradepost

Located in Amsterdam, NL

A highly important Japanese export lacquer cabinet with depiction of the Dutch East India Company tradepost Deshima and the annual Dutch delegation on its way to the Shogun in Edo ...

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17th Century Japanese Edo Antique Grinding Stone

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Copper, Gold

Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquered Gold Maki-E Naga Fubako Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood Naga Fubako (a long box used to store document or large scroll painting), circa 19th century Meiji period. The rectangular box features an unusually deep li...

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19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Grinding Stone

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Wood, Lacquer

Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase
Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase

Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase

$2,275Sale Price|35% Off

H 7.5 in Dm 6 in

Japanese Meiji Era Wireless Cloisonne Pink Crane Enamel Vase

Located in Long Island City, NY

An antique Japanese copper vase with wireless cloisonne enamel design. Late Meiji era, before 1912. Round shape with pronounced base. The piece is decorated with a stork or crane bir...

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Late 19th Century Japanese Meiji Antique Grinding Stone

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Copper, Enamel

1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood
1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood

1894 Steinway & Sons Concert Grand Piano, Louis XV Style, Giltwood

Located in SAINT-OUEN-SUR-SEINE, FR

This extraordinary concert grand piano with 88 keys was made by the prestigious firm Steinway & Sons around 1894. The case's decoration was entrusted to the company Cuel & Ci...

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Late 19th Century French Louis XV Antique Grinding Stone

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Wood, Giltwood

Antique Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone, 19th Century
Antique Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone, 19th Century

Antique Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone, 19th Century

$396Sale Price|20% Off

H 4 in W 20 in D 14 in

Antique Large Hand-Carved Garden Stone, 19th Century

Located in South Burlington, VT

An ideal garden ornament, sturdy weather proof planter display base or a rock solid all weather stone base for a special sculpture. From China, comes this large 20.5 inch rectangula...

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19th Century Chinese Qing Antique Grinding Stone

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Limestone

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage
Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

$425,000

H 168 in Dm 104 in

Venetian Monumental Seated Bird Cage

Located in Queens, NY

Italian Venetian style (20th Cent) octagonal shaped painted and decorated metal and wood bird cage with 8 upholstered seat and back cushions around base. (Franco Zefferelli Collection)

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Early 20th Century Italian Rococo Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Metal

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire
Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

$18,850

H 4.25 in W 6.63 in D 4.88 in

Mother-of-Pearl Sewing Nécessaire

By Palais Royal

Located in New Orleans, LA

This captivating Palais Royal sewing nécessaire is crafted of engraved mother of pearl mounted in rich doré bronze. The hinged box contains a removable tray lined with velvet that ho...

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19th Century French Other Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Bronze

Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest
Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest

Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest

$4,450

H 3.5 in W 5.5 in D 3.75 in

Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest

Located in New Orleans, LA

Edo-Period Lacquerware Chest 19th-century This exquisite chest, inspired by Hasami-Bako travel trunks, is a striking example of Japanese lacquerware. The hiramaki-e technique—applie...

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19th Century Japanese Edo Antique Grinding Stone

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Gold

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage
Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

$19,850

H 6 in W 12 in D 9 in

Victorian Nécessaire de Voyage

Located in New Orleans, LA

A work of extraordinary craftsmanship, this exquisite English vanity case is as much an item of luxury as it is of necessity. Known as a nécessaire de voyage, the case features a lux...

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19th Century English Victorian Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Velvet, Glass, Wood

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service
Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

$198,500 / set

H 10 in W 22.5 in D 12 in

Fabergé Silver Flatware Service

By Fabergé

Located in New Orleans, LA

This exceptional 77-piece complete service by Fabergé is a rare treasure from the world-renowned firm. Enclosed in its original oak chest, the exquisite service remains complete and ...

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19th Century Russian Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Silver

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period
Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period

$2,500

H 7.5 in W 7.5 in D 5.5 in

Japanese Lacquer Maki-e Sake Ewer Meiji Period

Located in Atlanta, GA

A Japanese lacquered wood sake ewer with maki-e design, circa late 19th century, Meiji period. The nicely decorated lacquerware is of a Classic sake ewer form with a round body, a sm...

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1890s Japanese Japonisme Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Lacquer

Rare Antique French Carved Limestone Dairy or Garden Trough
Rare Antique French Carved Limestone Dairy or Garden Trough

Rare Antique French Carved Limestone Dairy or Garden Trough

$2,360Sale Price|20% Off

H 11.5 in W 35 in D 25 in

Rare Antique French Carved Limestone Dairy or Garden Trough

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Originating from rural France, this beautifully carved stone trough would have originally been used in a rural setting, possibly at a dairy farm, or estate courtyard. Hand-hewn from ...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Grinding Stone

Materials

Limestone

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Antique Grinding Stone For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the antique grinding stone you’re looking for at 1stDibs. Each antique grinding stone for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, limestone and ceramic. You’ve searched high and low for the perfect antique grinding stone — we have versions that date back to the 18th Century alongside those produced as recently as the 20th Century are available. Each antique grinding stone bearing neoclassical, folk art or Victorian hallmarks is very popular. Mappin Brothers each produced at least one beautiful antique grinding stone that is worth considering.

How Much is a Antique Grinding Stone?

An antique grinding stone can differ in price owing to various characteristics — the average selling price 1stDibs is $1,925, while the lowest priced sells for $248 and the highest can go for as much as $124,500.