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Small Mortar (Three Available)
Small Mortar (Three Available)

Small Mortar (Three Available)

$458 / item

H 2 in Dm 7.5 in

Small Mortar (Three Available)

Located in New Orleans, LA

Use to crush herbs or as a decorative accessory. All items offered are antique, vintage, or mid-century and sold as-is. Expect natural wear, patina, and imperfections consistent wit...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Marble Mortar from 18th Century
Marble Mortar from 18th Century

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

$1,177Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.94 in W 7.88 in D 7.88 in

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice mortar is made of white marble. This is a French work from 18th Century

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Marble Mortar from 18th Century
Marble Mortar from 18th Century

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

$1,178Sale Price|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice mortar is made of white marble. This is a French work from 18th Century

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Marble Mortar from 18th Century
Marble Mortar from 18th Century

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

$1,178Sale Price|20% Off

H 3.94 in Dm 6.7 in

Marble Mortar from 18th Century

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

This nice mortar is made of white marble. This is a French work from 18th Century

Category

Antique 1780s French Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

16th Century Cast Iron Mortar
16th Century Cast Iron Mortar

16th Century Cast Iron Mortar

$1,767

H 11.03 in Dm 9.85 in

16th Century Cast Iron Mortar

Located in Brussels, Brussels

16th century cast iron mortar with two very beautiful handles Beautiful original object with a great patina and in very good condition.

Category

Antique 16th Century French Renaissance Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

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 utensil, designed for grinding medicinal substances, features a beautiful patina, a te...

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Cast Stone

18th Century Bell Shaped French Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Inscribed PE AMET
18th Century Bell Shaped French Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Inscribed PE AMET

18th Century Bell Shaped French Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Inscribed PE AMET

Located in Dallas, TX

Mortars, such as this bell-shaped bronze one from the 1700s, were used in kitchens of grand chateaux in France.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Pair of Bronze Mortar with Mascarons
Pair of Bronze Mortar with Mascarons

Pair of Bronze Mortar with Mascarons

$226Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.09 in W 4.34 in D 4.34 in

Pair of Bronze Mortar with Mascarons

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Pair of bronze mortar decorated with a mascaron and their pestle, early 20th century. Measures: Height mortar 4 inches Height pestle 7 inches.   

Category

Early 20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

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 and pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body and t...

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 and pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body and t...

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 and pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body and t...

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 and pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body and t...

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 and pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body and t...

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Early 18th Century Marble Planter Mortar
Early 18th Century Marble Planter Mortar

Early 18th Century Marble Planter Mortar

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A small French early 18th century planter or mortar in black marble.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Marble

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 pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body typical ...

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 and pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a classic bell-shaped body and t...

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 and pestle are traditional in style. The mortar has a bell-shaped body with a rounde...

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Pair of 1950s French Apothecary Porcelain Mortar & Pestle G.D.V. Bruère Size 1&2
Pair of 1950s French Apothecary Porcelain Mortar & Pestle G.D.V. Bruère Size 1&2

Pair of 1950s French Apothecary Porcelain Mortar & Pestle G.D.V. Bruère Size 1&2

Located in London, England

A pair of small and medium size white porcelain mortar and pestles which are an example of classic French apothecary ware, stamped with the oval G.D.V. mark from Bruère, referring to...

Category

Mid-20th Century French French Provincial Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Black Marble Mortar Graved Gp 18th Century
Black Marble Mortar Graved Gp 18th Century

Black Marble Mortar Graved Gp 18th Century

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Superb 18th-century black marble mortar with its pestle. The beautiful marble has a superb patina and is engraved "GP" underneath. This mortar is quite rare as it is sculpted and inc...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

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

Please message us with your zip code to request a more reasonable domestic U.S. shipping quote. Antique French Country Primitive Carved Marble Mortar and Pestle on Solid Wood Primit...

Category

Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Other Scientific Instruments

Materials

Marble

Fine Antique Mortar Form Marble Garden Urn
Fine Antique Mortar Form Marble Garden Urn

Fine Antique Mortar Form Marble Garden Urn

$1,650

H 10.25 in W 13.75 in D 14.25 in

Fine Antique Mortar Form Marble Garden Urn

Located in Bridgeport, CT

A fine Garden urn taking the desirable form of the Classic European Mortars seen in France and Italy. The Urn is very weathered with an authentic overall worn surface and is curre...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Provincial Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Marble, Other

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

17th Century Bronze Mortar with Fins and Pestle

$1,885

H 2.76 in W 3.94 in D 1.58 in

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. It is a High Period (Haute Époque) piece. It remains in good overall condition. W...

Category

Antique 17th Century French Archaistic Antiquities

Materials

Bronze

Grey Marble Mortar High Period circa 16th
Grey Marble Mortar High Period circa 16th

Grey Marble Mortar High Period circa 16th

$1,131Sale Price|20% Off

H 7.29 in W 14.18 in D 10.83 in

Grey Marble Mortar High Period circa 16th

Located in Beuzevillette, FR

Antique large marble mortar of the high period. Dating from the late Middle Ages, early Renaissance. This mortar is made of grey marble. The mortar was once used to grind different ...

Category

Antique 15th Century and Earlier French Jars

Materials

Marble

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

Set of 3 Walnut Mortars with Pestle

$706 / set

H 4.73 in Dm 4.34 in

Set of 3 Walnut Mortars with Pestle

Located in Vosselaar, BE

A set of 3 French 19th century walnut mortars with their pestles.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Victorian Vases

Materials

Walnut

Small French Bronze Mortar and Pestle with Fleur De Lys and Crown, Circa 1700
Small French Bronze Mortar and Pestle with Fleur De Lys and Crown, Circa 1700

Small French Bronze Mortar and Pestle with Fleur De Lys and Crown, Circa 1700

Located in Dallas, TX

This small bronze mortar and pestle are from France, circa 1700. The circular opening has several layers of molding, with the bottom three interrupted by a pair of open crowns on opp...

Category

Antique Early 1700s French Louis XIV Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Large mortar in Phocaean pink marble, 19th century
Large mortar in Phocaean pink marble, 19th century

Large mortar in Phocaean pink marble, 19th century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Large mortar in Phocaean pink marble, 19th century

Category

Antique 19th Century French Louis XIII Garniture

Materials

Marble

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 alveoli that contrast with the clear enamel. Some signs of wear on the cigarette stands...

Category

Vintage 1960s French Mid-Century Modern Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic

Mortar, or Empty-Pocket, in Fruit Wood, 1950s
Mortar, or Empty-Pocket, in Fruit Wood, 1950s

Mortar, or Empty-Pocket, in Fruit Wood, 1950s

Located in Saint-Ouen, FR

French work realized in the 1950s.

Category

Mid-20th Century French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Fruitwood

Mortar and Pilar End 15th Century Gothic Period
Mortar and Pilar End 15th Century Gothic Period

Mortar and Pilar End 15th Century Gothic Period

Located in Brussels, Brussels

Iron mortar with its original pestle end 15th beginning 16th century Gothic period, France Beautiful original object with a beautiful patina and in good condition   

Category

Antique 16th Century French Gothic Urns

Materials

Iron

Set of 4 Marble Mortars from 18th Century
Set of 4 Marble Mortars from 18th Century

Set of 4 Marble Mortars from 18th Century

$4,571Sale Price / set|20% Off

H 5.12 in W 9.85 in D 9.85 in

Set of 4 Marble Mortars from 18th Century

Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France

These very nice 4 mortars are made of white marble. This is a French work, 18th century.

Category

Antique 1880s French Louis XVI Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

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 mortar in Saint Anne grey marble, 19th century
Large mortar in Saint Anne grey marble, 19th century

Large mortar in Saint Anne grey marble, 19th century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Large mortar in Saint Anne grey marble, 19th century

Category

Mid-20th Century French Classical Greek Garniture

Materials

Marble

Large mortar in Saint Anne grey marble, 19th century
Large mortar in Saint Anne grey marble, 19th century

Large mortar in Saint Anne grey marble, 19th century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Large mortar in Saint Anne grey marble, 19th century

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Classical Greek Garniture

Materials

Marble

Large Mortar in Grey Marble from the Ardennes, 18th Century
Large Mortar in Grey Marble from the Ardennes, 18th Century

Large Mortar in Grey Marble from the Ardennes, 18th Century

Located in Honnelles, WHT

Large Mortar in Grey Marble from the Ardennes, 18th Century

Category

Antique 18th Century French Louis XIV Garniture

Materials

Marble

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 used for thousand of years as the way to crush, grind and powder herbs and dry spices...

Category

Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

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

The mortar and pestle are from different French manufacturers.

Category

Vintage 1950s French French Provincial Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

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.

Category

Late 20th Century French Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Tall and Heavy Elmwood Mortar Antique Plant Cover Coffee Table Wabi Sabi
Tall and Heavy Elmwood Mortar Antique Plant Cover Coffee Table Wabi Sabi

Tall and Heavy Elmwood Mortar Antique Plant Cover Coffee Table Wabi Sabi

Located in Antwerp, BE

A tall and heavy elmwood mortar; 17th or 18th century. Antique Plant Cover Coffee Table Wabisabi. Measures: Diameter 40 cm. Height 46 cm.

Category

Antique 17th Century French Rustic Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Metal

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

Mortal Black Marble, 20th Century, France
Mortal Black Marble, 20th Century, France

Mortal Black Marble, 20th Century, France

Located in New York, NY

A mortar made in France during the 20th Century. Made from black marble.

Category

Early 20th Century French Primitive Tableware

Materials

Marble

Antique Red Marble Vessel
Antique Red Marble Vessel

Antique Red Marble Vessel

$3,990

H 6.5 in Dm 11.5 in

Antique Red Marble Vessel

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Beautifully Veined Red Marble Mortar Vessel. France, circa 1900.

Category

Early 20th Century French Rustic Vases

Materials

Marble

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French Mortars For Sale on 1stDibs

There is a range of French mortars for sale on 1stDibs. Frequently made of stone, marble and metal, all French mortars available were constructed with great care. There are all kinds of French mortars available, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. French mortars bearing Mid-Century Modern or Victorian hallmarks are very popular at 1stDibs. French mortars have been a part of the life’s work for many furniture makers, but those produced by Pierre Guariche, Heifetz Rotaflex and Joseph-André Motte are consistently popular.

How Much are French Mortars?

Prices for French mortars can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, French mortars begin at $159 and can go as high as $7,247, while the average can fetch as much as $703.