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Iron Mortar And Pestle

Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

Located in Chicago, IL

This vintage cast iron mortar and pestle from is from China's Shanxi province and is patterned in low relief with floral motifs.

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Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

Chinese Floral Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

Located in Chicago, IL

This vintage cast iron mortar and pestle from is from China's Shanxi province and is patterned in low relief with floral motifs.

Category

Mid-20th Century Chinese Metalwork

Materials

Iron

Vintage Boho Apothecary Wrought Iron Mortar and Pestle - Set of 5
Vintage Boho Apothecary Wrought Iron Mortar and Pestle - Set of 5

Vintage Boho Apothecary Wrought Iron Mortar and Pestle - Set of 5

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Incredible set of 5 Boho mortar and pestles. Beautiful wrought iron vessels from back it the days of your corner Apothecary.

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Early 20th Century North American Bohemian More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wrought Iron

Vintage English Pestle and Mortar Oversized, English 1890s
Vintage English Pestle and Mortar Oversized, English 1890s

Vintage English Pestle and Mortar Oversized, English 1890s

Located in South Salem, NY

This impressive large cast iron mortar and pestle from late 19th-century England is a testament to timeless craftsmanship.

Category

Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Mortar and Pestle, cast iron, early 18th century, Sweden
Mortar and Pestle, cast iron, early 18th century, Sweden

Mortar and Pestle, cast iron, early 18th century, Sweden

Located in Stockholm, SE

An wonderful antique mortar and pestle. Made in the early 1700's in cast iron.

Category

Antique Early 18th Century Swedish Jars

Materials

Iron

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

French 18th Century Mortar and Pestle

$5,750

H 29.25 in Dm 17 in

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 of walnut.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

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

Collection of 17 Pharmacy Mortar and Pestles
Collection of 17 Pharmacy Mortar and Pestles

Collection of 17 Pharmacy Mortar and Pestles

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Heavy Italian brass, bronze and cast iron mortars; some with and some without the pestle -- a stunning collection for any kitchen!

Category

Vintage 1930s Italian Jars

Materials

Brass, Bronze, Iron

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 ...

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, 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.

Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Cast Stone

Set of n.2 Cast iron mortars, complete with original wooden pestles, Italy
Set of n.2 Cast iron mortars, complete with original wooden pestles, Italy

Set of n.2 Cast iron mortars, complete with original wooden pestles, Italy

Located in Cuneo, Italy (CN)

Set of 2 cast iron mortars, complete with iron handles with knobs and original wooden pestles, complete, original from the 19th century and from a pharmacy in Italy.

Category

Antique 19th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

Huge 140 LB Antique Dye Maker's First Stage Mortar & Pestle, English, Georgian
Huge 140 LB Antique Dye Maker's First Stage Mortar & Pestle, English, Georgian

Huge 140 LB Antique Dye Maker's First Stage Mortar & Pestle, English, Georgian

Located in Hele, Devon, GB

This is a large antique dye maker's first stage Mortar & Pestle. An English, heavy cast iron industrial grinding tool, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century British Georgian Historical Memorabilia

Materials

Iron

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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

Unavailable

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.

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Pestle and Mortar Stamped Carron
Cast Iron Pestle and Mortar Stamped Carron

Cast Iron Pestle and Mortar Stamped Carron

Unavailable

H 9.06 in Dm 11.03 in

Cast Iron Pestle and Mortar Stamped Carron

Located in York, GB

Very nice cast iron pestle and mortar with a lovely replacement wooden pestle.

Category

Early 20th Century Scottish Tableware

Materials

Iron

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...

Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Garden Ornaments

Materials

Iron

1800s Belgian Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
1800s Belgian Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

1800s Belgian Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

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H 8.5 in W 5.1 in D 5.1 in

1800s Belgian Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

Located in High Point, NC

A cast iron mortar and pestle from Belgium, circa 1800.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Belgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

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.

Category

Antique Late 18th Century French Renaissance Scientific Instruments

19th Century Large Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
19th Century Large Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

19th Century Large Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

Located in Casteren, NL

Heavy, large mortar and pestle made from cast iron. Originates France, dating circa 1850.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Vintage Boho Apothecary Wrought Iron Mortar and Pestle, Set of 5
Vintage Boho Apothecary Wrought Iron Mortar and Pestle, Set of 5

Vintage Boho Apothecary Wrought Iron Mortar and Pestle, Set of 5

Located in West Palm Beach, FL

Incredible set of 5 Boho mortar and pestles. Beautiful wrought iron vessels from back it the days of your corner Apothecary.

Category

Early 20th Century North American More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wrought Iron

1820s French Cast Iron Mortar with Pestle
1820s French Cast Iron Mortar with Pestle

1820s French Cast Iron Mortar with Pestle

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H 10.2 in W 10 in D 10 in

1820s French Cast Iron Mortar with Pestle

Located in High Point, NC

This cast iron mortar and pestle was made in France, circa 1820.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Rustic Decorative Boxes

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Cast Iron Mortar
18th Century French Cast Iron Mortar

18th Century French Cast Iron Mortar

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H 9.6 in W 12.2 in D 12.2 in

18th Century French Cast Iron Mortar

Located in High Point, NC

This cast iron mortar and pestle was made in France in the 1700s.

Category

Antique 18th Century French Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

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 mortar is solid cast iron and in wonderful condition.

Category

Antique Early 19th Century Urns

Materials

Berlin Iron, Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle
19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle

19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French cast iron mortar with pestle is a compelling relic of traditional apothecary and culinary practices.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle
19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle

19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle

Located in High Point, NC

Step back into a time of artisanal craft with this 19th-century French Cast Iron Mortar with Pestle, a robust and functional piece of culinary history.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle
19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle

19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle

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H 14.4 in W 12.7 in D 12.7 in

19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle

Located in High Point, NC

This 19th Century French cast iron mortar with pestle is a superb example of both utility and vintage charm.

Category

Antique 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Iron

Large Early 19th Century French Cast-Iron Pestle and Mortar
Large Early 19th Century French Cast-Iron Pestle and Mortar

Large Early 19th Century French Cast-Iron Pestle and Mortar

Located in Gloucestershire, GB

An impressive early 19th Century French cast iron mortar of exceptional scale. With a boldly flared rim above a waisted body and stepped circular base. 

Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Industrial Serving Pieces

Materials

Iron

Mortar and Pestle on Column - SOLD
Mortar and Pestle on Column - SOLD

Mortar and Pestle on Column - SOLD

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H 70 in W 23.75 in D 18.75 in

Mortar and Pestle on Column - SOLD

Located in Atlanta, GA

Mortar and Pestle on custom made column ,sold together.

Category

French Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Antique Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle, 19th Century
Antique Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle, 19th Century

Antique Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle, 19th Century

Located in Esbjerg, DK

Finely proportioned, medium sized cast iron mortar and pestle. With its original finish and excellent patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century European Victorian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

Large 19th Century Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Large 19th Century Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

Large 19th Century Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

Located in Doylestown, PA

A large Civil War era Industrial mortar and pestle, circa 1860, in cast iron, with great untouched black painted finish.

Category

Antique Mid-19th Century American Bowls and Baskets

Materials

Iron

Primitive Mortar & Pestle
Primitive Mortar & Pestle

Primitive Mortar & Pestle

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H 32 in Dm 12 in

Primitive Mortar & Pestle

Located in Los Angeles, CA

Mortar (alone) stands 32" tall, the pestle is 26" long

Category

Antique 19th Century Latvian Jars

Materials

Iron

Mortar with Pestle
Mortar with Pestle

Mortar with Pestle

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H 5.91 in Dm 5.6 in

Mortar with Pestle

Located in Leuven , BE

Mortar with pestle.

Category

Antique 19th Century More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Copper, Iron

IRON MORTAR AND PESTLE
IRON MORTAR AND PESTLE

IRON MORTAR AND PESTLE

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H 6 in Dm 7 in

IRON MORTAR AND PESTLE

Located in Hudson, NY

A MORTAR AND PISTLE IN CAST IRON

Category

Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

19th Century Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
19th Century Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

19th Century Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

Located in New York, NY

An artfully decorated 19th Century medicinal mortar and pestle. A great desk accessory. From China, Shanxi Province, circa 1850.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese Jars

Materials

Iron

Mortar and Pestle
Mortar and Pestle

Mortar and Pestle

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H 8.5 in W 8 in D 8 in

Mortar and Pestle

Located in Round Top, TX

Cast iron mortar and pestle.

Category

Antique 1880s Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

19th Century American Mortar & Pestle
19th Century American Mortar & Pestle

19th Century American Mortar & Pestle

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Cast iron mortar and pestle, painted black and with three decorative rings.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Jars

Set of 3 19th Century Mortars & Pestles
Set of 3 19th Century Mortars & Pestles

Set of 3 19th Century Mortars & Pestles

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Set of three cast iron mortars and pestles from 19th century America.

Category

Antique 19th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Vintage Iron Pestle & Mortar
Vintage Iron Pestle & Mortar

Vintage Iron Pestle & Mortar

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H 4.5 in Dm 4 in

Vintage Iron Pestle & Mortar

Located in San Francisco, CA

Vintage ornamental pestle and mortar

Category

20th Century American More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

mortar and pestle
mortar and pestle

mortar and pestle

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H 9 in Dm 8.5 in

mortar and pestle

Located in Sag Harbor, NY

Cast iron oversized mortar and pestle

Category

Antique 19th Century Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

rare solid cast iron apothecary grinding mortar and pestle
rare solid cast iron apothecary grinding mortar and pestle

rare solid cast iron apothecary grinding mortar and pestle

Located in Brooklyn, NY

A rare mortar and pestle for grinding Chinese herbs for medicine.

Category

Antique 19th Century Chinese More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle, 19th century
Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle, 19th century

Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle, 19th century

Located in Philadelphia, PA

Finely proportioned, small cast iron mortar and pestle, with its original finish and excellent patina.

Category

Antique 19th Century American Jars

Materials

Iron

Monumental Georgian Cast Iron Pestle and Mortar
Monumental Georgian Cast Iron Pestle and Mortar

Monumental Georgian Cast Iron Pestle and Mortar

Located in Moreton-in-Marsh, Gloucestershire

Monumental Georgian cast iron pestle and mortar with a burnished finish; the large circular mortar with an exaggerated curved rim and tapering body, with a stepped moulded base; the ...

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Antique 19th Century English Georgian Jars

Antique African Mortar and Pestle

Antique African Mortar and Pestle

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H 22 in W 9 in D 9 in

Antique African Mortar and Pestle

Located in Scottsdale, AZ

Beautiful antique African wood carved mortar and pestle. Used to ground coffee, early 20th century, Bedouin, North Africa.

Category

Early 20th Century North African Tribal Tribal Art

Materials

Iron

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Iron Mortar And Pestle For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the iron mortar and pestle you’re looking for at 1stDibs. An iron mortar and pestle — often made from iron, metal and wood — can elevate any home. Your living room may not be complete without an iron mortar and pestle — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An iron mortar and pestle is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in styles are sought with frequency.

How Much is a Iron Mortar And Pestle?

Prices for an iron mortar and pestle can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $350 and can go as high as $6,600, while the average can fetch as much as $1,206.
Questions About Iron 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.