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French 18th Century Mortar and Pestle
French 18th Century Mortar and Pestle

French 18th Century Mortar and Pestle

Located in Round Top, TX

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

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

French 19th century Glass mortar and pestle
French 19th century Glass mortar and pestle

French 19th century Glass mortar and pestle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and most charming French 19th century Glass mortar and pestle. This wonderfully

Category

Antique 19th Century French Barware

Materials

Glass

1950s French Olive Wood Mortar and Pestle
1950s French Olive Wood Mortar and Pestle

1950s French Olive Wood Mortar and Pestle

By Alexandre Noll

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

1950s French Olive Wood Mortar and Pestle – Exquisite Brutalist Design Bowl size: 19cm x 18 cm

Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Olive

Purple Agate Mortar and Pestle, France 1970s
Purple Agate Mortar and Pestle, France 1970s

Purple Agate Mortar and Pestle, France 1970s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

Purple Agate Mortar and Pestle, France 1970s Elegant octagonal agate mortar and pestle with a

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Agate

French 19th century Glass mortar and pestle
French 19th century Glass mortar and pestle

French 19th century Glass mortar and pestle

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

An elegant and most charming French 19th century Glass mortar and pestle. This wonderfully

Category

Antique 19th Century French Tableware

Materials

Glass

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

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

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

Category

Antique 17th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Sandstone

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Located in South Salem, NY

This early 20th-century mortar and pestle is made of brass with an honest patina. Both the mortar

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Located in South Salem, NY

This early 20th-century mortar and pestle is made of brass with an honest patina. Both the mortar

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Located in South Salem, NY

This early 20th-century mortar and pestle is made of brass with an honest patina. Both the mortar

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Located in South Salem, NY

This early 20th-century mortar and pestle is made of brass with an honest patina. Both the mortar

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Located in South Salem, NY

This early 20th-century mortar and pestle is made of brass with an honest patina. Both the mortar

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Located in South Salem, NY

This early 20th-century mortar and pestle made of brass with an honest patina. Both the mortar and

Category

Antique Early 1900s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Located in South Salem, NY

This early 20th-century mortar and pestle is made of brass with an honest patina. Both the mortar

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Located in South Salem, NY

This early 20th-century mortar and pestle is made of brass with an honest patina. Both the mortar

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Late 19th Century French Blown Glass Mortar and Pestle
Late 19th Century French Blown Glass Mortar and Pestle

Late 19th Century French Blown Glass Mortar and Pestle

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France this beautiful blown glass mortar and pestle dates from the late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Late 19th Century French Blown Glass Mortar and Pestle
Late 19th Century French Blown Glass Mortar and Pestle

Late 19th Century French Blown Glass Mortar and Pestle

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France this beautiful blown glass mortar and pestle dates from the late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Late 19th Century French Blown Glass Mortar and Pestle
Late 19th Century French Blown Glass Mortar and Pestle

Late 19th Century French Blown Glass Mortar and Pestle

Located in Burton, TX

Found in the South of France this beautiful blown glass mortar and pestle dates from the late 19th

Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Glass

Mortar and Pestle Set in Olive Wood, France 1960s
Mortar and Pestle Set in Olive Wood, France 1960s

Mortar and Pestle Set in Olive Wood, France 1960s

Located in ROUEN, Normandie

This vintage mortar and pestle set, crafted from olive wood, dates back to the 1960s and was

Category

Mid-20th Century French Mid-Century Modern Barware

Materials

Wood, Olive

Small 19th Century French Bronze Mortar with Pestle
Small 19th Century French Bronze Mortar with Pestle

Small 19th Century French Bronze Mortar with Pestle

Located in Dallas, TX

This small bronze mortar and pestle are from 19th century France. The outside of the mortar has

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

French Crackle Ceramic Dove Mortar & Pestle
French Crackle Ceramic Dove Mortar & Pestle

French Crackle Ceramic Dove Mortar & Pestle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

French crackle ceramic dove mortar & pestle France, circa 1940s This petite mortar & pestle set

Category

Vintage 1940s French Animal Sculptures

Materials

Ceramic

A Mid-20th Century Olive Wood Mortar & Pestle - France
A Mid-20th Century Olive Wood Mortar & Pestle - France

A Mid-20th Century Olive Wood Mortar & Pestle - France

By Alexandre Noll

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

Handcrafted in France from richly grained olive wood, this mid-20th century mortar and pestle

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

A "Pestle and Mortar" Ashtray By Marius Giuge.
A "Pestle and Mortar" Ashtray By Marius Giuge.

A "Pestle and Mortar" Ashtray By Marius Giuge.

By Marius Giuge

Located in MOUGINS, FR

A "pestle and mortar" ashtray by Marius Giuge. The white color is dotted with black and brown

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Pair of 1950s Apothecary Porcelain Mortar & Pestle Porcelaine Avignon France
Pair of 1950s Apothecary Porcelain Mortar & Pestle Porcelaine Avignon France

Pair of 1950s Apothecary Porcelain Mortar & Pestle Porcelaine Avignon France

Located in London, England

A pair of small and medium size white porcelain mortar and pestles which are an example of classic

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Giant Mortar and Pestle Set Black Marble Polished Italy
Giant Mortar and Pestle Set Black Marble Polished Italy

Giant Mortar and Pestle Set Black Marble Polished Italy

Located in Moreno Valley, CA

Italian deep black polished marble giant mortar bowl and pestle. Mortar and pestle set has been

Category

Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

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

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Set of 3 Walnut Mortars with Pestle
Set of 3 Walnut Mortars with Pestle

Set of 3 Walnut Mortars with Pestle

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A set of 3 French 19th century walnut mortars with their pestles. Great shape, colour and patine.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Vases

Materials

Walnut

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

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble

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

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

Located in SOTTEVILLE-LÈS-ROUEN, FR

A cast iron mortar with its original pestle, used in pharmacies in the early 20th century. This

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Cast Stone

16/1700s Brass Mortar and Pestle, France, Primitive Antique, Patina
16/1700s Brass Mortar and Pestle, France, Primitive Antique, Patina

16/1700s Brass Mortar and Pestle, France, Primitive Antique, Patina

Located in Skien, NO

Antique French Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, Hand Cast Brass / Bronze, 17th / 18th Century. This

Category

Antique 18th Century French Country Antiquities

Materials

Brass, Bronze

17th Century Bronze Mortar with Fins and Pestle
17th Century Bronze Mortar with Fins and Pestle

17th Century Bronze Mortar with Fins and Pestle

Located in NANTES, FR

**17th Century Bronze Mortar with Fins and Pestle This bronze mortar dates from the 17th century

Category

Antique 17th Century French Archaistic Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Jacques Lauterbach. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Late 20th C.
Jacques Lauterbach. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Late 20th C.

Jacques Lauterbach. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Late 20th C.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Jacques Lauterbach, French artist. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Modernist design. Approx

Category

Late 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Pair of 18th Century Cast Iron Mortars with pestle
Pair of 18th Century Cast Iron Mortars with pestle

Pair of 18th Century Cast Iron Mortars with pestle

Located in Antwerpen, BE

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

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIII Serving Pieces

Materials

Iron

Large 1950s White Apothecary G.D.V. Porcelain & Wood Mortar & Pestle Size 5
Large 1950s White Apothecary G.D.V. Porcelain & Wood Mortar & Pestle Size 5

Large 1950s White Apothecary G.D.V. Porcelain & Wood Mortar & Pestle Size 5

Located in London, England

French apothecary ware. The mortar and pestle are from different French manufacturers. The pestle is

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Pair of Brass Pharmacy Door Handles in Form of a Pestle & Mortar
Pair of Brass Pharmacy Door Handles in Form of a Pestle & Mortar

Pair of Brass Pharmacy Door Handles in Form of a Pestle & Mortar

Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex

Pair of unusual and impressive Pharmacy door handles in brass good patination. France, Circa 1930.

Category

Early 20th Century French Doors and Gates

Materials

Brass

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

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Garden Ornaments

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

Located in Asheville, NC

18th century unusually large cast iron mortar and pestle on a rough hewn tree stump with leather

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Iron

Jacques Lauterbach, France. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze.
Jacques Lauterbach, France. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze.

Jacques Lauterbach, France. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze.

Located in København, Copenhagen

Jacques Lauterbach, French artist. Mortar and pestle in solid bronze. Modernist design. Late 20th

Category

Late 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Large Antique French Iron Mortar and Pestle
Large Antique French Iron Mortar and Pestle

Large Antique French Iron Mortar and Pestle

Located in Houston, TX

Late 18th-early 19th century French mortar and pestle of iron or bronze. Extremely heavy

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Antique Late 18th Century French Renaissance Scientific Instruments

Oversized Antique Slate Mortar and Pestle from France, 19th Century
Oversized Antique Slate Mortar and Pestle from France, 19th Century

Oversized Antique Slate Mortar and Pestle from France, 19th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

More information coming soon… Dating to the 1800s, this massive French mortar and pestle was hand

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone, Slate

18th Century French Mortar & Pestle
18th Century French Mortar & Pestle

18th Century French Mortar & Pestle

Located in Atlanta, GA

18th Century French Mortar & Pestle. One of a kind. Visit our site at www.jadamsantiques.com.

Category

Antique 18th Century and Earlier French More Furniture and Collectibles

Porcelain Mortar and Pestle
Porcelain Mortar and Pestle

Porcelain Mortar and Pestle

Located in Houston, TX

These heavy porcelain mortar and pestles were once used in French pharmacies for medicinal herbs

Category

20th Century French Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain

Overscale Stone Pestle and Mortar
Overscale Stone Pestle and Mortar

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

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Planters and Jardinieres

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

Category

Antique 19th Century French Country Decorative Bowls

Materials

Wood

Mortar with Pestle
Mortar with Pestle

Mortar with Pestle

Located in New Orleans, LA

Use us crush herbs or as a decorative accessory.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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

collection of a former pharmacist in Rouen, France. The original use of a mortar and pestle was to aid

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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

collection of a former pharmacist in Rouen, France. The original use of a mortar and pestle was to aid

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

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

19th Century Stone Mortar and Pestle from France

Located in Dallas, TX

This stone mortar and wooden pestle is from France and dates to the 19th century. It is has four

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Early 1900s Naive Stone Mortar and Pestle, France
Early 1900s Naive Stone Mortar and Pestle, France

Early 1900s Naive Stone Mortar and Pestle, France

Located in London, GB

This cute mortar and pestle set has been naively carved from a lovely dark Granite stone. The

Category

Early 20th Century French Jars

Materials

Stone

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle
Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Antique Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle

Located in South Salem, NY

This early 20th-century mortar and pestle is made of brass with an honest patina. Both the mortar

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Engraved Antique French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, 17th Century
Engraved Antique French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, 17th Century

Engraved Antique French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, 17th Century

Located in Dallas, TX

This highly detailed bronze mortar and pestle are from 17th century, France. The mortar has been

Category

Antique 17th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

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

collection of a former pharmacist in Rouen, France. The original use of a mortar and pestle was to aid

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

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French Mortar And Pestle For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French mortar and pestle available at 1stDibs. Each French mortar and pestle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French mortar and pestle, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A French mortar and pestle, designed in the Empire, Mid-Century Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a French Mortar And Pestle?

Prices for a French mortar and pestle start at $185 and top out at $5,750 with the average selling for $580.
Questions About French Mortar And Pestle
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The 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 ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The 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 ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The 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, 2022
    Which 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.
  • 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. 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, 2021
    The 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, 2023
    Whether 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.