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Pestle & Mortar

Pestle & Mortar

Located in London, England

Turned wood pestle and mortar. U.K circa 1900. H 15cm x W 10cm x D 10cm

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Early 1900s Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Beech

African Pestle & Mortar
African Pestle & Mortar

African Pestle & Mortar

Located in London, Charterhouse Square

Large mortar and pestle from late 19th to early 20th century, carved from single piece of wood.

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Early 20th Century Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Antique Large Wood Mortar and Pestle, Hand-Crafted Rustic Style, 1890
Antique Large Wood Mortar and Pestle, Hand-Crafted Rustic Style, 1890

Antique Large Wood Mortar and Pestle, Hand-Crafted Rustic Style, 1890

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Large wood antique American mortar and pestle. Early rare turned wood footed mortar and pestle.

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Late 19th Century American Rustic Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Treen Yew Wood Mortar and Pestle
18th Century English Treen Yew Wood Mortar and Pestle

18th Century English Treen Yew Wood Mortar and Pestle

Located in Stamford, CT

18th century English treen mortar and pestle hand turned and carved from yew wood with the rich and warm patina that only comes with age and use.

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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Yew

Vintage Wooden Pestle Pot
Vintage Wooden Pestle Pot

Vintage Wooden Pestle Pot

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

This exceptional antique hand-carved wooden mortar represents the pinnacle of primitive functional art. Carved from a single, solid block of dense hardwood, the vessel features a pow...

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19th Century Indian Rustic Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Monumental Early Qing Chinese Solid Burl Wood Mortar and Pestle
Monumental Early Qing Chinese Solid Burl Wood Mortar and Pestle

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 ...

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Early 18th Century Chinese Qing Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Burl

Very Large Early 19th Century  American Carved Wood Mortar  and Pestle
Very Large Early 19th Century  American Carved Wood Mortar  and Pestle

Very Large Early 19th Century American Carved Wood Mortar and Pestle

Located in Rochester, NY

Amazing early American mortar and pestle. Possibly Native American. Hand carved hardwood from a single piece of wood.

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Early 19th Century American Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood, Hardwood

Antique French Country Primitive Carved Marble Mortar and Pestle on Wood Base
Antique French Country Primitive Carved Marble Mortar and Pestle on Wood Base

Antique French Country Primitive Carved Marble Mortar and Pestle on Wood Base

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique French Country Primitive Carved Marble Mortar and Pestle on Solid Wood Primitive Base with 3 Large Wooden Pestles.

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Late 19th Century Unknown Other Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Marble

19th Century Kitchen Mortar and Pestle
19th Century Kitchen Mortar and Pestle

19th Century Kitchen Mortar and Pestle

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic 19th century American kitchen hardwood mortar with a turned softwood pestle. It’s likely that this mortar would have lived in a larger wood or marble holder, and removed ...

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19th Century American Primitive Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Spanish 18th Century Mortar and Pestle
Spanish 18th Century Mortar and Pestle

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. Sensational patina.

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18th Century Spanish Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mortar and Pestle
19th Century Mortar and Pestle

19th Century Mortar and Pestle

Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID

Whether you desire assistance with a jewelry purchase, choosing a gift, identification, or even selling – we hope to be your trusted source.  Mortar, Pestle, Vintage, Wood, Kitchen...

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Early 19th Century American Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Fruitwood

Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This long wooden object is a 19th-century Chinese pestle, originally used with a large, free-standing mortar to pound rice or other grains. Placed upon a custom steel mount, the anti...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This long wooden object is a 19th-century Chinese pestle, originally used with a large, free-standing mortar to pound rice or other grains. Placed upon a custom steel mount, the anti...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This long wooden object is a 19th-century Chinese pestle, originally used with a large, free-standing mortar to pound rice or other grains. Placed upon a custom steel mount, the anti...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This long wooden object is a 19th-century Chinese pestle, originally used with a large, free-standing mortar to pound rice or other grains. Placed upon a custom steel mount, the anti...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century
Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century

Antique Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, Late 19th Century

Located in Chicago, IL

This long wooden object is a 19th century Chinese pestle, originally used with a large, free-standing mortar to pound rice or other grains. Placed upon a custom steel mount, the anti...

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Late 19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

19th Century Mortar & Pestle with Original Surface
19th Century Mortar & Pestle with Original Surface

19th Century Mortar & Pestle with Original Surface

Located in New York, NY

American, late 18th century/early 19th century wooden mortar and pestle. The urn shaped mortar with rich patina has a wonderful warmth and feel. The base being ergonomically correct ...

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1790s Federal Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Maple, Wood

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

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.

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17th Century French French Provincial Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Sandstone

1850s Antique Marble Mortar with Turned Wooden Pestle
1850s Antique Marble Mortar with Turned Wooden Pestle

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...

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19th Century Spanish Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Marble

French Early 20th Century Mortar and Pestle
French Early 20th Century Mortar and Pestle

French Early 20th Century Mortar and Pestle

Located in South Salem, NY

An early 20th century French white marble and pestle. The pestle has a wood handle and a stone base.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Stone

Late 18th Century English Treen Mortar and Pestle
Late 18th Century English Treen Mortar and Pestle

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.

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Late 18th Century English Neoclassical Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Yew

19th Century Antique Asian Pestle, Mortar, and Apothecary Jar
19th Century Antique Asian Pestle, Mortar, and Apothecary Jar

19th Century Antique Asian Pestle, Mortar, and Apothecary Jar

Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight

Asian Pestle and Mortar and Apothecary Jar These very gnarled pieces are hand made and intended for the use of preparing and keeping ingredients. They both have either a copper or b...

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19th Century Primitive Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Vintage Hand-Turned Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy, 1950
Vintage Hand-Turned Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy, 1950

Vintage Hand-Turned Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy, 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Handcrafted by artisan in Italy, vintage Mid-Century Modern hand turned wood Mortar and Pestle. Display it on your kitchen island or in a bookcase and just gaze upon its beauty Th...

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Early 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood, Fruitwood

Handcrafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Victorian Style, Italy, 1950
Handcrafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Victorian Style, Italy, 1950

Handcrafted Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Victorian Style, Italy, 1950

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Wooden footed mortar and pestle. Handcrafted in Italy, nice patina. Total height with pestle: 14" Mortar is 9"5 x 4" . Pestle is 9"75 x 1"75.

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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

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

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. Lignum Vitae is one of the worlds heaviest, densest wood.

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Mid-17th Century British Folk Art Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

19th Century Apothecary Mortar & Pestle Countertop Trade Sign or Sale Stimulator
19th Century Apothecary Mortar & Pestle Countertop Trade Sign or Sale Stimulator

19th Century Apothecary Mortar & Pestle Countertop Trade Sign or Sale Stimulator

Located in Chapel Hill, NC

Apothecary trade sign or sale stimulator in the form of a mortar and pestle in gilt wood. The mortar of cylindrical waisted form with a central half round band and stepped rings at t...

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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Large French Antique Cast iron Mortar with Pestle, Circa 1800
Large French Antique Cast iron Mortar with Pestle, Circa 1800

Large French Antique Cast iron Mortar with Pestle, Circa 1800

Located in Dallas, TX

A unique example of the traditional French pharmacy mortar, this cast iron version is from circa 1800 and features a large wooden pestle (16 inches tall with a diameter of 2 ¾) with ...

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Early 1800s French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Metal, Iron

Vintage Folk Art / Early Pharmacy Wooden Signage of Pestle & Mortar 19th Century
Vintage Folk Art / Early Pharmacy Wooden Signage of Pestle & Mortar 19th Century

Vintage Folk Art / Early Pharmacy Wooden Signage of Pestle & Mortar 19th Century

Located in Oakland, CA

Late 19th early 20th Century Pharmacy sign wooden pestle and mortar, the piece shows the many years it was exposed to the elements with a fine patina becoming said piece. The paint i...

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1890s American Folk Art Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood, Paint

A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle
A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle

A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle

Located in Llanbrynmair, GB

Boasts a beautiful aged lustre, the wood has developed a lovely aged patina over time, adding character and warmth to its appearance.

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19th Century African Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

19th Century Rustic Carved Wooden Mortar and Pestle Mounted on Black Custom Base
19th Century Rustic Carved Wooden Mortar and Pestle Mounted on Black Custom Base

19th Century Rustic Carved Wooden Mortar and Pestle Mounted on Black Custom Base

Located in Yonkers, NY

An antique Southeast Asian carved wooden mortar and pestle mounted on black custom base. Embrace the mystique of Southeast Asia with this antique wooden mortar and pestle, a unique a...

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19th Century Asian Rustic Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Hand Carved Wood Holder Planter Vase Jardinière Cachepot Decorative Antiques LA
Hand Carved Wood Holder Planter Vase Jardinière Cachepot Decorative Antiques LA

Hand Carved Wood Holder Planter Vase Jardinière Cachepot Decorative Antiques LA

Located in West Hollywood, CA

Large 18th / 19th century Hand carved wood mortar and pestle originally created for the corn and coffee.

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18th Century South American Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea Tribal Art
Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea Tribal Art

Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea Tribal Art

Located in London, GB

Oceanic Schouten islands Pounder Papua New Guinea A Fine old hard wood Pounder or pestle with a standing female figure from the schouten islands off the north coast of Papua new Gui...

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Early 20th Century Papua New Guinean Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Hardwood

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Antique English Marble Mortar & Pestle
Antique English Marble Mortar & Pestle

Antique English Marble Mortar & Pestle

Located in South Coast, CA

Large antique English Marble Mortar with wood pestle

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19th Century British Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Marble

Collection Of Antique Wood Mortars & Pestles
Collection Of Antique Wood Mortars & Pestles

Collection Of Antique Wood Mortars & Pestles

Located in Chicago, IL

Collection of three antique wood mortars & pestles.

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Early 20th Century American Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Wooden Mortar and Pestles
Wooden Mortar and Pestles

Wooden Mortar and Pestles

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H 8.25 in Dm 5.25 in

Wooden Mortar and Pestles

Located in Culver City, CA

These antique turned hardwood mortar and pestles are in great condition with a beautiful patina and evidence of excellent workmanship. The three shapes and size making them a good gr...

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Early 19th Century English Other Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

18th century lignum vitae Pestle and Mortar
18th century lignum vitae Pestle and Mortar

18th century lignum vitae Pestle and Mortar

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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.

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Mid-18th Century English Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

18th Century Lignum Vitae Pestle and Mortar
18th Century Lignum Vitae Pestle and Mortar

18th Century Lignum Vitae Pestle and Mortar

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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 ...

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Mid-18th Century English Country Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Late 17th Century Lignum Vitae turned Mortar and Pestle
Late 17th Century Lignum Vitae turned Mortar and Pestle

Late 17th Century Lignum Vitae turned Mortar and Pestle

Located in Sutton Coldfield, GB

Mortar Height: 8.75 inches (22.25cm) Mortar Diameter: 6.75 inches (17cm) Pestle Length: 12 inches (30.5cm)

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Late 17th Century English Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

18th Century Tree Root Mortar and Hand-Forged Pestle
18th Century Tree Root Mortar and Hand-Forged Pestle

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...

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Iron

18th Century Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle Mounted on Stump
18th Century Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle Mounted on Stump

18th Century Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle Mounted on Stump

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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.

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Mid-18th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Iron

19th Century Brass Bound Apothecary Box
19th Century Brass Bound Apothecary Box

19th Century Brass Bound Apothecary Box

Unavailable

H 9 in W 12 in D 4.7 in

19th Century Brass Bound Apothecary Box

Located in Newcastle Upon Tyne, GB

The drawer holds six assorted size glass bottles, two glass phials with turned wood lids, a glass mortar & pestle, a glass measure, a tin pill box and a lint bandage.

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19th Century English Antique Wood Pestle

Rustic Iron and Wood Burl Pestle
Rustic Iron and Wood Burl Pestle

Rustic Iron and Wood Burl Pestle

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H 7.5 in Dm 4.75 in

Rustic Iron and Wood Burl Pestle

Located in Northport, MI

A rustic vintage grain measuring vessel or pestle container crafted from solid wood with iron banding at the rim and base.

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Early 20th Century Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Iron

Collection of Antique Pestles
Collection of Antique Pestles

Collection of Antique Pestles

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H 60 in W 34 in D 5 in

Collection of Antique Pestles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Seven old and worn, naturally patinated Guatemalan pestles used in large wooden mortars to grind coffee and corn. Various shapes and sizes. Hanging from iron chain. Ranging from 4" ...

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19th Century Guatemalan Rustic Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

English Mortar and Pestle
English Mortar and Pestle

English Mortar and Pestle

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H 5.75 in Dm 11 in

English Mortar and Pestle

Located in Houston, TX

Nice Mortar and Pestle from England. Most likely from a Pharmacy used to mix pharmaceutical ingredients. It features a wooden handle on the Pestle and a pour spout on the Mortar. Thi...

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19th Century English Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Cast Stone

Antique Mortar and Pestle
Antique Mortar and Pestle

Antique Mortar and Pestle

Located in Calgary, Alberta

Beautiful and gnarly antique wooden mortar and pestle.

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18th Century and Earlier Welsh Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Early Apothecary Mortar and Pestle
Early Apothecary Mortar and Pestle

Early Apothecary Mortar and Pestle

Located in Culver City, CA

Mortar and Pestle from an early Apothecary with wood handle.

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19th Century English Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Stone

Early Apothecary Mortar and Pestle
Early Apothecary Mortar and Pestle

Early Apothecary Mortar and Pestle

Located in Culver City, CA

Mortar and Pestle from an early Apothecary with wood handle.

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19th Century English Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Stone

Early Antique Mortar and Pestle
Early Antique Mortar and Pestle

Early Antique Mortar and Pestle

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H 6 in W 7 in D 7 in

Early Antique Mortar and Pestle

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

The pestle is eleven inches long with a ceramic end and mahogany wood handle.

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Early 19th Century Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Berlin Iron, Iron

Overscale Stone Pestle and Mortar
Overscale Stone Pestle and Mortar

Overscale Stone Pestle and Mortar

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H 10.24 in Dm 13.39 in

Overscale Stone Pestle and Mortar

Located in London, GB

A mid-nineteenth century pestle and mortar of large scale, the mortar in stone with carrying handles to each side, accompanied by carved wooden pestle.

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Stone

Vibrantly Colored American Mortar and Pestle
Vibrantly Colored American Mortar and Pestle

Vibrantly Colored American Mortar and Pestle

Located in Santa Monica, CA

Fantastic mortar and pestle sets. Please note that these are priced individually. All with the best original and vibrant paint surface.

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19th Century American Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

19th Century Kitchen Mortar and Pestle
19th Century Kitchen Mortar and Pestle

19th Century Kitchen Mortar and Pestle

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H 6.5 in W 8.25 in D 8.25 in

19th Century Kitchen Mortar and Pestle

Located in Chicago, IL

A fantastic 19th century American kitchen hardwood mortar with a turned softwood pestle. It’s likely that this mortar would have lived in a larger wood or marble holder, and removed ...

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19th Century American Primitive Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Treen Pestle and Mortar
Late 19th Century Treen Pestle and Mortar

Late 19th Century Treen Pestle and Mortar

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Well patinated pestle and mortar, France, circa 1880.  

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Late 19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

19th Century Central European Wooden Mortar and Pestle
19th Century Central European Wooden Mortar and Pestle

19th Century Central European Wooden Mortar and Pestle

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H 52.36 in W 11.81 in D 11.81 in

19th Century Central European Wooden Mortar and Pestle

Located in High Point, NC

Crafted from solid wood, each piece showcases the natural grain, imbuing your culinary space with an authentic, earthy aesthetic.

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19th Century European Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

A Late 19th Century Wooden Mortar and Pestle
A Late 19th Century Wooden Mortar and Pestle

A Late 19th Century Wooden Mortar and Pestle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

A mortar and pestle carved from wood with banding detail. Originating from France c. 1880.

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19th Century French Late Victorian Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

19th Century Stone Mortar and Pestle from France
19th Century Stone Mortar and Pestle from France

19th Century Stone Mortar and Pestle from France

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H 6.25 in W 8.88 in L 6.25 in

19th Century Stone Mortar and Pestle from France

Located in Dallas, TX

They were also used in apothecaries by pharmacists to crush the herbs into powder for medicinal purposes. Often made of wood, stone, marble or anything hard enough to withstand the p...

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19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Stone

18th-19th Century, French Wooden Mortar and Pestle
18th-19th Century, French Wooden Mortar and Pestle

18th-19th Century, French Wooden Mortar and Pestle

Located in Buisson, FR

Beautiful and rare wooden mortar and pestle, France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher. Weathered and but in a good condition. Measures: Height: 10cm, wide: 14cm, deep: 14cm, pestl...

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19th Century French Country Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

18th Century English Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle
18th Century English Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle

18th Century English Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle

Located in Greenwich, CT

Good 18th century English turned lignum vitae mortar and pestle retaining great color and of pleasing proportions.

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1720s English Baroque Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Wood

Circa 1800 French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle
Circa 1800 French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle

Circa 1800 French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle

Located in Dallas, TX

This very old carved marble mortar and wooden pestle dates to circa 1800 and originally came from France. The original use of a mortar and pestle was to aid pharmacists in crushing h...

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Early 1800s French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Marble

French White Marble Mortar and Pestle, circa 1850
French White Marble Mortar and Pestle, circa 1850

French White Marble Mortar and Pestle, circa 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the collection of a former pharmacist in Rouen, France. The original use of a mortar...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Stone

French White Marble Mortar and Pestle, circa 1850
French White Marble Mortar and Pestle, circa 1850

French White Marble Mortar and Pestle, circa 1850

Located in Dallas, TX

We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the collection of a former pharmacist in Rouen, France. The original use of a mortar...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Stone

Antique Pharmacy Mortar with Pestle, France, 19th Century
Antique Pharmacy Mortar with Pestle, France, 19th Century

Antique Pharmacy Mortar with Pestle, France, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

The original use of a mortar and pestle was to aid pharmacists in crushing herbs into powder for medicinal purposes. In France, they were also used in the kitchens of grand chateaux....

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19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Stone

Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century

Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

During antiquity, mortars and pestles were used to grind up herbs for cooking or by pharmacists to make medicinal powders. They are typically constructed from a hardened substance, s...

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19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Stone, Marble

Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France
Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France

Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France

Located in Dallas, TX

They were also used in apothecaries by pharmacists to crush the herbs into powder for medicinal purposes. Often made of wood, stone, marble or anything hard enough to withstand the p...

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19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Marble

Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France
Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France

Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France

Located in Dallas, TX

It is made from a cream colored marble with four outturned motifs. The pestle is made from wood and a rounded ceramic end piece marked Bayeaux.

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19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Marble

Small 19th Century Terracotta Mortar and Pestle from France
Small 19th Century Terracotta Mortar and Pestle from France

Small 19th Century Terracotta Mortar and Pestle from France

Located in Dallas, TX

They were also used in apothecaries by pharmacists to crush the herbs into powder for medicinal purposes. Often made of wood, stone, marble or anything hard enough to withstand the p...

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19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Terracotta, Wood

Large Gray Marble Mortar and Pestle from France, 1800s
Large Gray Marble Mortar and Pestle from France, 1800s

Large Gray Marble Mortar and Pestle from France, 1800s

Located in Dallas, TX

We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the collection of a former pharmacist in Rouen, France. The original use of a mortar...

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19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Stone

Small 18th Century French White Marble Mortar and Pestle
Small 18th Century French White Marble Mortar and Pestle

Small 18th Century French White Marble Mortar and Pestle

Located in Dallas, TX

We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the collection of a former pharmacist in Rouen, France. The original use of a mortar...

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18th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Stone

Large 19th Century Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France
Large 19th Century Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France

Large 19th Century Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France

Located in Dallas, TX

During antiquity, mortars and pestles were used to grind up herbs for cooking or by pharmacists to make medicinal powders. They are typically constructed from a hardened substance, s...

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19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

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Stone, Marble

Deep Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France, 19th Century
Deep Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France, 19th Century

Deep Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

The original use of a mortar and pestle was to aid pharmacists in crushing herbs into powder for medicinal purposes. In France, they were also used in the kitchens of grand chateaux....

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19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

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Stone

19th Century Mortar and Pestle by Thomas Maddock & Sons
19th Century Mortar and Pestle by Thomas Maddock & Sons

19th Century Mortar and Pestle by Thomas Maddock & Sons

Located in Chicago, IL

The pestle has a wood handle with a smooth porcelain end.

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19th Century American Rustic Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Porcelain

Large Antique Gray Marble Mortar with Pestle from France, 19th Century
Large Antique Gray Marble Mortar with Pestle from France, 19th Century

Large Antique Gray Marble Mortar with Pestle from France, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the collection of a former pharmacist in Rouen, France. The original use of a mortar...

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19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

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Stone

Small Early 18th Century White Marble Mortar with Pestle from France
Small Early 18th Century White Marble Mortar with Pestle from France

Small Early 18th Century White Marble Mortar with Pestle from France

Located in Dallas, TX

We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the collection of a former pharmacist in Rouen, France. The original use of a mortar...

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Early 18th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

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Stone

Oversized French 18th Century Carved and Hammered Stone Mortar with Pestle
Oversized French 18th Century Carved and Hammered Stone Mortar with Pestle

Oversized French 18th Century Carved and Hammered Stone Mortar with Pestle

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Mortars and pestles, such as this large one from the 1700s, would have been used in French apothecaries during the 18th and 19th centuries.

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18th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

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Stone

Large Late 19th Century French Black Marble Mortar and Beechwood Pestle
Large Late 19th Century French Black Marble Mortar and Beechwood Pestle

Large Late 19th Century French Black Marble Mortar and Beechwood Pestle

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This large black marble mortar from the nineteenth century is made from a single block of marble and features its original turned pestle made of wood. Once used by a pharmacist to gr...

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Late 19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

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Marble

19th Century Stone Mortar and Wood Pestle, France
19th Century Stone Mortar and Wood Pestle, France

19th Century Stone Mortar and Wood Pestle, France

Located in Houston, TX

The wood pestle measures 9.25 inches long and 2 inches in diameter.

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19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Stone

Petit French Stone Mortar with Wood Pestle
Petit French Stone Mortar with Wood Pestle

Petit French Stone Mortar with Wood Pestle

Located in Rümmingen, BW

A petit antique French mortar with a smooth surface and great patina, the perfect accent piece in any kitchen or interior to add a rustic french flair. This mortar has been source...

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19th Century French French Provincial Antique Wood Pestle

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Stone, Limestone, Marble

Very Large 19th Century French Carrara Marble Mortar and Alder Wood Pestle
Very Large 19th Century French Carrara Marble Mortar and Alder Wood Pestle

Very Large 19th Century French Carrara Marble Mortar and Alder Wood Pestle

Located in Fayetteville, AR

This large marble mortar from the nineteenth century is made from a single block of Carrara marble and features its original turned pestle made of alder wood. Once used by a pharmaci...

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19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

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Carrara Marble

French Pharmacy Mortar and Pestel, Marble, 19th Century
French Pharmacy Mortar and Pestel, Marble, 19th Century

French Pharmacy Mortar and Pestel, Marble, 19th Century

Located in Labrit, Landes

Pharmacy mortar in marble, France, 19th century with its wood pestle. Length of the pestle 9.84 in.(25 cm) Good antique condition Shipping: L 20.5 P 20.5 H 17.5 cm pilon 25 cm ...

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19th Century Antique Wood Pestle

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Marble

Mortar and Pestle
Mortar and Pestle

Mortar and Pestle

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H 3 in Dm 5.5 in

Mortar and Pestle

Located in South Salem, NY

An early 20th century French white marble and pestle. The pestle has a wood handle and a stone base.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

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Stone

Large Mortar and Pestle
Large Mortar and Pestle

Large Mortar and Pestle

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H 8.5 in Dm 15.5 in

Large Mortar and Pestle

Located in New Orleans, LA

This is a fine example of an ancient tool still in use today. The bowl (mortar) is made of hard stone or granite and the pestle is a carved wooden club. This one has "handles" on fou...

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19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

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Stone

Antique mortar and pestle
Antique mortar and pestle

Antique mortar and pestle

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H 33 in W 8 in D 8 in

Antique mortar and pestle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Large wooden mortar and pestle.

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Mid-19th Century Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Reclaimed Wood

Antique Granite Marble Wood Mortar & Pestle Bowl Apothecary Thomas Maddock Sons
Antique Granite Marble Wood Mortar & Pestle Bowl Apothecary Thomas Maddock Sons

Antique Granite Marble Wood Mortar & Pestle Bowl Apothecary Thomas Maddock Sons

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Antique granite marble & wood mortar & pestle bowlApothecary attributed to Thomas Maddock & Sons.

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Late 19th Century European Primitive Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Granite, Marble

19th Century French Black Marble Mortar with Wood and Porcelain Pestle
19th Century French Black Marble Mortar with Wood and Porcelain Pestle

19th Century French Black Marble Mortar with Wood and Porcelain Pestle

Located in Dallas, TX

Grind spices in your kitchen with this beautifully carved, antique black marble mortar from France, circa 1850. The set has its original wooden and white porcelain pestle. Excellent ...

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Mid-19th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

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Marble

Large French Mortar and Pestle
Large French Mortar and Pestle

Large French Mortar and Pestle

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H 6.5 in W 12 in D 11.5 in

Large French Mortar and Pestle

Located in Houston, TX

This is a generous size marble composition mortar and pestle from France. The pestle has a wood handle and measures 14.25 inches long and 3.25 inches in diameter.

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Early 20th Century French Antique Wood Pestle

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Composition

Mammoth Apothecary Mortar and Pestle
Mammoth Apothecary Mortar and Pestle

Mammoth Apothecary Mortar and Pestle

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H 8.5 in Dm 14.75 in

Mammoth Apothecary Mortar and Pestle

Located in Rochester, NY

Mammoth porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. Mortar weighs over 25 lbs. 14.75" diameter and 8.5" high. Includes two pestles. The larger is ...

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Early 20th Century European Antique Wood Pestle

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood

Wooden African Mortar and Pestle
Wooden African Mortar and Pestle

Wooden African Mortar and Pestle

By Berber Tribes of Morocco

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Nicely carved, the wood has some cracks on the bottom. Total height with pestle: 10" 5.

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Early 20th Century Moroccan Tribal Antique Wood Pestle

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Wood

Porcelain Mortar and Pestle from France
Porcelain Mortar and Pestle from France

Porcelain Mortar and Pestle from France

Located in Houston, TX

Found in France, these heavy porcelain mortar and pestles were once used in French pharmacies for medicinal herbs. This piece would look wonderful in a kitchen and useful to prepare ...

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Early 20th Century French Other Antique Wood Pestle

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Black Mortar and Handturned Pestle
Black Mortar and Handturned Pestle

Black Mortar and Handturned Pestle

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H 6 in W 10 in D 10 in

Black Mortar and Handturned Pestle

Located in South Salem, NY

Black Marble Mortar 1790, with later wood turned pestle. pestle 12" height x 2" diameter.

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1790s French Antique Wood Pestle

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Stone

Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, c. 1850
Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, c. 1850

Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, c. 1850

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H 6.5 in W 34.5 in D 4 in

Chinese Wooden Rice Pestle, c. 1850

Located in Chicago, IL

This long wooden object is a 19th century pestle, originally used with a large, free-standing mortar to pound rice or other grains. Placed upon a custom steel mount, the wooden tool ...

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Mid-19th Century Chinese Rustic Antique Wood Pestle

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Wood

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Antique Wood Pestle For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic antique wood pestle available at 1stDibs. An antique wood pestle — often made from wood, stone and marble — can elevate any home. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique wood pestle, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique wood pestle made by Victorian designers — as well as those associated with Baroque — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique wood pestle that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Antique Wood Pestle?

Prices for an antique wood pestle can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $199 and can go as high as $11,408, while the average can fetch as much as $950.