Black Mortars

A 17th century walnut mortar with contemporary boxwood pestle, the body with four elongated lugs. This is a wonderful survival with great character.

Dutch, cast bronze mortar, dated 1625 with dragon handles, very rare, dark original patina, marked “Henric Van Kersot”, measures: 5.5″ H x 6″ W. Pharmacist's grinding bowl has lon...

This device has been used since ancient times to prepare ingredients and carry goods. The set of four mortars feature elegant handles and were used for mixing pigments or spices. ...

This turned lignum mortar is particularly large and has retained a superb color and pagination. Stamped three times “F WEST.” English, circa 1690.

By Ralph Ashton (fl. 1703 – 1728) of Wigan, Lancashire Of waisted form, cast to the body with line or ‘wire’ decoration beneath the flared rim and above the flared foot, with a pa...

19th century solid brass mortar and pestle. The bowl measures 4 3/4" wide and 2 5/8" tall. The pestle measures 9 1/4" long.

This very large and unique granite stone mortar from the 16th century has a beautiful and rare color palette. This impressive piece has a great patina and character. It looks impress...

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...

Very nice cast iron pestle and mortar with a lovely replacement wooden pestle. This piece has been stamped Carron. The Carron Company was an ironworks established in 1759 on th...

This Massive 17th-century granite mortar is an impressive and substantial piece, showcasing both functionality and artistry. Crafted from solid granite, its unique color palette and ...

Zoomorphic shaman mortar, Pre-Columbian art, culture, Chorrera Valdivia, circa 2300 BC, Ecuador. Cubic and rectangular body supported by four feet symbolizing an animal paws. It ...

Contemporary blown glass by world renowned artist, William Morris. This piece is featured in William Morris's 'Glass artifact and Art' book and has been part of his personal collect...

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...

The mortar is of exceptional quality. The sculptural execution of the carved decoration is appealing. Large leaf volutes end in stylized eagle heads. The sides are decorated with car...

English, rosewood, mortar and pestle for snuff/ tobacco, circa 1820. 4.0" L pestle, 3.5" high mortar, 5.75" overall height with pestle in mortar. Snuff is a smokeless tobacco mad...

Large black marble mortar with a pour spout.

The clock depicts a single figure “sans culots” with a walking stick flanked on one side by a drum and on the other by a black mortar canon. Central is a larger fascia surrounded by ...

This large, black stone mortar was made in Belgium, circa 1800.

A mortar made of black stone from Belgium, circa 1800.

Beautiful and rare black marble mortar. France, circa 1750-1850. Great eyecatcher.

This 19th-century French antique black stone mortar bowl is carved from solid stone with a smooth, time-worn surface.

Beautiful and rare black marble (Belgium blue stone) mortar, France, circa 1750-1850.

Used Volcanic Stone Mortar from Mexico 1970´s.

A stone mortar from Belgium, circa 1700. A deep cup shape hewn from a single piece of dark stone.

Antique stone mortar bowl, great decorative item, or can be used. Accessories not included Size: 5 1/2” D x 3” H.

This mortar is from India and was made from coarse-grained stone, c. 1950. Wear consistent with age and use.

They were almost always constructed from a hardened substance, such as this 19th century French marble mortar. The deep black stone has an onyx-like appearance with areas of golden i...

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....

A cast iron mortar from France, circa 1800. A cup-shaped vessel with a heavy base, cast in dark black metal.

This 19th century South Korean stone mortar was originally used in a traditional apothecary. Its open bowl allowed free movement of a pestle to effectively grind, mash, and macerate ...

This 19th century South Korean stone mortar was originally used in a traditional apothecary. Its open bowl allowed free movement of a pestle to effectively grind, mash, and macerate ...

A cast iron mortar from France, circa 1820. A cup-shaped vessel with a heavy base and brim, cast in a dark metal with warm red tones and a speckled grain. Two stubby, downturned hand...

A novelty desk clock in the form of a gilt brass mortar which can be raised and lowered in its coromandel carriage, all on a stepped and shaped base. The barrel engraved with a milit...

They are typically constructed from a hardened substance, such as this large 19th century French marble mortar. The black stone has a fantastic, mottled appearance with gold and crea...

Volcanic stone mortar and pestle from the Puebla highlands, circa 1970s.

Mortar and pestle from Guanajuato, 1980s. Original pestle 3.5" x 2".

This vintage cast iron mortar from China's Shanxi province is patterned in low relief with a simple floral design. Originally used in a traditional apothecary to create herbal medici...

A wonderful 18th century French cast iron mortar. A great vessel for flower arranging or storing kitchen utensils.

A pair of small mortars. Hand carved in Asia in a hard black stone probably schist.

Ellipse is a limited collection of exquisite kitchen accessories designed to elevate the culinary experience of the contemporary era. Drawing inspiration from the functional beauty o...

Antique stone mortar and pestle set, solid heavy stone, use as decoration, or for everyday use. Size: 5.5” D x 4.5” Weight: 10lbs.

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.

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This 19th-century French antique black stone mortar bowl is carved from solid stone with a smooth, time-worn surface.

Volcanic stone mortar and pestle from Mexico, circa 1970´s

Late 18th-early 19th century French mortar and pestle of iron or bronze. Extremely heavy. Originally from a pharmacy in Lyon, France. Please click KIRBY ANTIQUES logo below to vi...

They are nicely weighted and make for a lovely decorative collection. This collection is black in color. These mortars and pestles would look great on a kitchen counter or perhaps on...

A cast iron mortar and pestle from Belgium, circa 1800. An upturned bell-shape in dark metal, accompanied by a long pestle with softly rounded ends. The surface of the metal has an e...

Exceptional and rare, early 19th-century large black marble apothecary mortar with ears and spout.

Heavy, large mortar and pestle made from cast iron. Originates France, dating circa 1850. (shipping cost on request, depends on destination).

This 19th Century French cast iron mortar with pestle is a compelling relic of traditional apothecary and culinary practices. Cast in a classic tapered form, the mortar features a wi...

A truly incredible spoil of the Crimean War, this cast iron mortar was removed from Russian fortifications at Hangö (Hanko) by the H.M.S. Blenheim in 1855. This mortar was from the A...

The oval porphyry mortar with animal head atop pestle, Italian, late 18th century.