English Mortar And Pestle
17th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
An incredible 17th century English mortar and pestle made from turned lignum vitae, an extremely
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Antique 17th Century British Rustic Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Hardwood
English Porcelain Mortar and Pestle #7
Located in Garnerville, NY
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Signed on the underside with the size #7, Acid Proof, Made in England
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Vintage 1950s English Rustic Scientific Instruments
Materials
Paste, Porcelain
Three Antique English Brass Mortar and Pestle Sets
Located in Port Chester, NY
chemist's mortar and pestle, circa 1800. Others date circa 1870.
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Antique 19th Century English Jars
Materials
Brass
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
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Georgian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Yew
Antique Mortar And Pestle, English, Brass Apothecary Instrument, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle. An English, brass apothecary instrument, dating to the
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Serving Pieces
Materials
Brass
H 3.75 in Dm 4.93 in
Large Antique Mortar and Pestle, English Ceramic, Apothecary, Cookery, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle. An English, ceramic and beech apothecary or cookery aid
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
H 5.12 in W 10.83 in D 10.24 in
Antique Mortar and Pestle Duo, English, Ceramic, Kitchen, Apothecary, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle duo. An English, ceramic and beech apothecary or cookery aid
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
H 5.12 in W 11.42 in D 11.82 in
Large English 18th Century Queen Anne Period Wooden Mortar And Pestle
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
Large English 18th Century Queen Anne Period Wooden Mortar And Pestle
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Antique Late 18th Century British Folk Art Collectibles and Curiosities
Materials
Wood
Antique Mortar and Pestle, English, Ceramic, Apothecary, Cookery Tool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle. An English, ceramic and beech apothecary or cookery tool by
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Antique Late 19th Century British More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Ceramic
H 4.14 in W 7.09 in D 6.89 in
Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Brass, Chemist, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, brass chemist's shop aid, dating to
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
H 4.53 in W 5.52 in D 5.52 in
Antique Tudor Rose Mortar And Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, 17th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Tudor Rose mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary instrument, dating
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Antique Mid-17th Century British Other Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
Small Vintage Mortar & Pestle, English, Palmyra, Decorative Treen, Apothecary
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage mortar and pestle. An English, Black Palmyra decorative treen or apothecary
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Mid-20th Century British More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Wood
H 3.15 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
Small Antique Mortar & Pestle Duo, English, Ceramic, Beech, Cookery, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique mortar and pestle duo. An English, ceramic and beech cooking or apothecary
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Antique Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
H 4.73 in W 8.08 in D 8.27 in
19th Century English Medicine Chest by Clay and Abraham, Liverpool
Located in Delft, NL
instruments and weights, mortar and pestle. A trade label on the bottles for Clay, Abraham Chemists, Liverpool
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Antique Early 19th Century English Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Brass
A 17th/18th century English apothecary’s oak and wrought iron mounted crusher
Located in Central England, GB
mortar and pestle is a rare survivor.
The outer open ended case is made from brown oak held together
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Antique Early 18th Century English Other Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Oak
H 7.49 in W 3.15 in D 3.15 in
XIX Century English Apothecary Set Cabinet Medicines & Perfumery J Hexam Chymist
Located in Milan, IT
with its weights, mortar, pestle, measuring cups, syringes and other objects. Conservation status: very
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Antique 19th Century British Scientific Instruments
Materials
Mahogany
H 11 in W 7.8 in D 11.4 in
Large Punch Bowl showing Medicine Man & Boy in the Window Patterns England 1810
Located in Katonah, NY
doctor preparing medicine for his patient using a mortar and pestle while a dutiful servant shades him
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Antique Early 19th Century English Chinoiserie Decorative Bowls
Materials
Earthenware
Victorian Apothecary Box
Located in Northampton, GB
drawer opens to reveal a selection of apothecary tools including a mortar and pestle, a measuring beaker
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Apothecary Cabinets
Materials
Wood
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Bowl size:
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Height 14 cm.
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Olive
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Spanish 18th Century Mortar and Pestle
Located in Atlanta, GA
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Located in South Coast, CA
Large antique English Marble Mortar with wood pestle
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Antique 19th Century British Jars
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Marble
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Located in Ambler, PA
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18th Century Lignum Vitae Pestle and Mortar
Located in New York, NY
figured timber the original pestle turned from the same section of wood.
English, mid-18th century
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Antique Mid-18th Century English Country Decorative Bowls
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English Rosewood Mortar and Pestle for Snuff/Tobacco Accessories, 19th Century
Located in Woodbridge, CT
English, rosewood, mortar and pestle for snuff/ tobacco, circa 1820.
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Antique Early 19th Century English George III Tobacco Accessories
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English Earthenware 17th Century Mortar the Handle with a Pinched Terminal
Located in Woodstock, OXFORDSHIRE
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H 4.75 in W 7 in D 5.75 in
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Located in Matlock, Derbyshire
Charles II Lead Bronze Mortar, by ‘Anthony Bartlet’, English, Whitechapel, London, dated 1668
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Located in Plainville, KS
Bread Paddle: 76"x 12"x 1.5"=$250
2: Wood Mortar & Pestle: 8.5"x 5"x 4" w/11" pestle=$250
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20th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
English Mortar and Pestle
Located in Houston, TX
Nice Mortar and Pestle from England. Most likely from a Pharmacy used to mix pharmaceutical
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Antique 19th Century English Scientific Instruments
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Cast Stone
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Located in Atlanta, GA
A set of three English mortars and pestles of various shapes and sizes. This set of vintage mortars
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20th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
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Metal
English Pharmacy Mortar and Pestle
Located in Guaynabo, PR
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Antique Late 19th Century English Victorian Pottery
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18th Century English Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle
Located in Greenwich, CT
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English 19th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle
Located in Greenwich, CT
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Ceramics
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Located in Hele, Devon, GB
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H 6.89 in W 3.94 in D 3.94 in
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Located in Wilson, NC
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Located in Milan, IT
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Located in Milan, IT
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Mahogany apothecary box
Located in San Francisco, CA
bottles and various implements for measuring including 2 scales and a mortar and pestle. Circa 1850.
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Antique 19th Century English Collectibles and Curiosities
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Brass
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Located in Donhead St Mary, Wiltshire
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Antique English Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Circa 1880-1890
Located in New Orleans, LA
Antique English bronze mortar and pestle, Circa 1880-1890.
Used in both household kitchens and
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Antique 19th Century Scientific Instruments
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Located in Surrey, BC
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Located in Llandudno, Conwy
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English 1920s.
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Early 20th Century English Pharmaceutical Mortar with Pestle
Located in Raalte, NL
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The measurements
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English Mortar And Pestle For Sale on 1stDibs
With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the English mortar and pestle you’re looking for. Frequently made of wood, ceramic and hardwood, every English mortar and pestle was constructed with great care. Your living room may not be complete without an English mortar and pestle — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An English mortar and pestle is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Victorian, folk art and Georgian styles are sought with frequency.
How Much is an English Mortar And Pestle?
The average selling price for an English mortar and pestle at 1stDibs is $993, while they’re typically $319 on the low end and $17,865 for the highest priced.
Questions About English Mortar And Pestle
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The best mortar and pestle may vary depending upon your individual needs. This ancient kitchen accessory is not only a collector’s item but also a sturdy choice for your grinding needs. Shop a wide range of mortars and pestles on 1stDibs today.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The purpose of a mortar and pestle is to grind and mash items. In kitchens, people use them to prepare fresh herbs. Pharmacists and scientists may utilize them to break crystals and other substances into powders. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage mortar and pestle sets.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. Mortar and pestles, which have been used since the Stone Age, are still used today by cooks, herbalists and pharmacists. The mortar is a bowl made of wood, ceramic, stone, or metal, and the pestle is a club-shaped instrument used to scrape, press and grind ingredients into the desired consistency. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern mortar and pestles from top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The best material for a mortar and pestle is a solid stone, such as granite or marble. The enormous weight of these stone mortars and pestles will break down the materials, and they will be able to withstand years of pounding and grinding before needing to be replaced. Shop a range of antique and vintage mortars and pestles on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether wooden mortar and pestles are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people like the feel of wood or appreciate how a wooden set looks displayed in their kitchen. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mortar and pestle sets.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The best kind of mortar and pestle is really a matter of preference. The most suitable option for general use would be one made from a solid stone material such as granite or marble. Shop a range of marble mortars and pestles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Which stone is the best for a mortar and pestle is largely a matter of personal opinion. Both granite and marble can produce durable sets. Some manufacturers also produce them out of stainless steel. You'll find a collection of antique mortar and pestles on 1stDibs.
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