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19th Century Mortar & Pestle with Original Surface
Located in New York, NY
American, late 18th century/early 19th century wooden mortar and pestle. The urn shaped mortar with
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1790s Federal Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Maple, Wood
19th Century Bronze Apothecary Mortar & Pestle, Circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
circular foot, together with its original pestle.
Combined weight, 3.75 lbs.
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Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Bronze
Antique Solid Stone Spice Mortar & Pestle From Java, Indonesia
Located in Jimbaran, Bali
This spice mortar from the island of Java in Indonesia was hand-carved from a single block of
Category
Early 20th Century Indonesian Organic Modern Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Stone
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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Late 19th Century European Late Victorian Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
H 4.73 in W 8.08 in D 8.27 in
19th Century Grey-Brown Italian Oversized Marble Mortar & Pestle, Antique Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
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Mortar: 16" H x 21" W x 21" D
Opening: 15.5" W x 9.5" D
Pestle: 45.5" H x 7" W
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Early 19th Century Italian Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Marble
H 45.5 in W 21 in D 21 in
19th Century Apothecary Mortar & Pestle Countertop Trade Sign or Sale Stimulator
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Apothecary trade sign or sale stimulator in the form of a mortar and pestle in gilt wood. The
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Late 19th Century American Folk Art Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Wood
H 12.75 in Dm 5.75 in
An apothecary bronze mortar and pestle, Italy 1700.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze Apothecary mortar, fitted with mortar pestle. Italy early 18th century.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Bronze
An apothecary bronze mortar and pestle, Italy 1700.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze Apothecary mortar, fitted with mortar pestle. Italy early 18th century.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Bronze
An apothecary bronze mortar and pestle, Italy 1700.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze Apothecary mortar, fitted with mortar pestle. Italy early 18th century.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Bronze
An apothecary bronze mortar and pestle, England 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze Apothecary mortar, fitted with mortar pestle. England early 19th century.
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Early 19th Century English Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Bronze
Japanese XL Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Rustic, Wabi-Sabi, Japan, 1920s
Located in Antwerp, BE
Japan; Rustic; Wabi-Sabi; Kitchen objects; Mortar & Pestle; 1920's; Craftsmanship; Patina
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1920s Japanese Rustic Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Wood
19th Century Mortar and Pestle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century fruitwood mortar and pestle. Remnants of oxblood red and silver blue banded paint
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Early 19th Century American Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Fruitwood
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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Mid-17th Century British Other Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Bronze
Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
Cast iron mortar and pestle.
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1880s Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Iron
African Pestle & Mortar
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Large mortar and pestle from late 19th to early 20th century, carved from single piece of wood
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Early 20th Century Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Wood
Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A vintage Mortar and Pestle of brass. The piece is quite patinated, but could easily be brought to
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19th Century European Folk Art Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
Antique Bronze Pestle and Mortar
Located in Ipswich, GB
Antique bronze pestle and mortar.
Antique bronze mortar bowl with the original bronze pestle.
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Early 19th Century Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Bronze
Wooden African Mortar and Pestle
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Handcrafted in Africa, wooden footed mortar and pestle.
Great patina this kind of Moroccan mortar
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19th Century African Folk Art Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Wood
Oriental Brass Pestle and Mortar
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Oriental Brass Pestle and Mortar
An unusual pair probably made for the preparation of herbal
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19th Century Chinoiserie Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wooden footed mortar and pestle.
Handcrafted in Italy, nice patina.
Total height with pestle: 14
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Early 20th Century Italian Victorian Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Wood
Brass Mortar and Pestle Minature
Located in BUNGAY, SUFFOLK
Measures: Mortar height 5.5cm
Mortar width 10.2cm
Mortar depth 10.2cm
Pestle: 10 x 2.5cm
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1890s English Baroque Revival Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
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
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
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
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
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 Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
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 Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
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 Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
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 Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
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
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Early 1900s French Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
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 Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
19th Century Kitchen Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
A fantastic 19th century American kitchen hardwood mortar with a turned softwood pestle. It’s
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19th Century American Primitive Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Wood
Heavy French Bronze Pestle and Mortar
Located in Chillerton, Isle of Wight
Heavy French bronze pestle and mortar
A good pair and ready for your kitchen
The mortar is
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Mid-19th Century Country Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Bronze
Vintage Wooden Mortar and Pestle, Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Wooden footed mortar and pestle hand turned and carved from one piece of dense fruitwood
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Early 20th Century Italian Organic Modern Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Wood, Fruitwood
18th Century Iron Pestle and Mortar
Located in Gloucestershire, GB
An 18th century iron pestle and mortar. Exceptional weight.
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18th Century French French Provincial Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Iron
Seljuk Heavy Bronze Mortar and Pestle
Located in London, GB
A Heavy Seljuk bronze mortar and pestle. The mortar is comprised of a cylindrical bowl, tapered
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15th Century and Earlier Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Bronze
French 18th Century Mortar and Pestle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A sensational 18th century mortar and pestle in iron with its base constructed from a solid block
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Mid-18th Century French Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Iron
Spanish 18th Century Mortar and Pestle
Located in Atlanta, GA
A very handsome 18th century mortar and pestle hand carved from a solid block of wood. Sensational
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18th Century Spanish Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Wood
19th Century Fruitwood Mortar and Pestle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century fruitwood mortar and pestle. Lathe work, remnants of paint or dark stain. Original
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Early 19th Century American Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Fruitwood
Antique Large Wood American Mortar and Pestle.
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large wood antique American mortar and pestle.
Early rare turned wood footed mortar and pestle
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Late 19th Century North American Country Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Wood
European Antique Pestle and Mortar in Brass
Located in London, GB
European antique pestle and mortar in brass
Continental, c. 1900
Mortar: height 20 cm, diameter
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Early 20th Century European Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
Polished Brass Antique Pestle and Mortar Set
Located in London, GB
Polished brass antique pestle and mortar set
Continental, c. 1900
Mortar: height 12 cm, diameter
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Early 20th Century European Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Wooden American Mortar and Pestle
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Large wood antique American mortar and pestle.
Early 19th c. Americana turned wood footed mortar
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Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Wood
Substantial Antique Italian Bronze Mortar and Pestle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Substantial antique Italian bronze mortar and pestle, finely cast with shell and floral band
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18th Century Italian Baroque Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Bronze
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.
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Mid-19th Century French Victorian Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Walnut
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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17th Century British Rustic Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Hardwood
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
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Early 20th Century French Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Stone
Bronze Mortar with Pestle, Spain, 17th Century
Located in Madrid, ES
Mortar with hand. Bronze. XVII century.
Mortar with a circular base, cylindrical body and
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Bronze, Other
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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19th Century British Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Mahogany
H 11 in W 7.8 in D 11.4 in
An Antique Brass Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Antique Brass Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Dimension: Mortar: Height: 11.5 cm Diameter: 14
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19th Century European Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
An Antique Brass Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Located in ARMADALE, VIC
An Antique Brass Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Dimension: Mortar: Height: 8.4 cm Diameter: 13
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19th Century European Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
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
Category
19th Century European Victorian Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Iron
Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
During antiquity, mortars and pestles were used to grind up herbs for cooking or by pharmacists to
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19th Century French Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Stone, Marble
Circa 1800 French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
This very old carved marble mortar and wooden pestle dates to circa 1800 and originally came from
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Early 1800s French Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Marble
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
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19th Century French Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Bronze
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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19th Century English Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar with Pestle
Located in High Point, NC
With its solid proportions and sculptural form, this antique cast iron mortar and pestle is a one
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19th Century French Rustic Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Iron
Mortar with pestle. Bronze. Spanish school, 17th century.
Located in Madrid, ES
Mortar with pestle. Bronze. Spanish school, 17th century.
Bronze mortar with a convex mouth, a
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17th Century Spanish Baroque Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Bronze
Small black French Stone Mortar with stone Pestle
Located in Rümmingen, BW
This small French mortar was sourced in the south of France. It's an iconic and traditional kitchen
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Early 20th Century Unknown French Provincial Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Stone
An apothecary glass mortar and pestle, Italy 18th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Apothecary glass mortar, fitted with glass pestle. Italy early 18th century.
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Early 18th Century Italian Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Glass
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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Mid-18th Century English Georgian Antique Mortar Pestle
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
Mid-19th Century British Victorian Antique Mortar Pestle
Materials
Brass
H 3.75 in Dm 4.93 in
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With a vast inventory of beautiful furniture at 1stDibs, we’ve got just the antique mortar pestle you’re looking for. Frequently made of metal, wood and stone, every antique mortar pestle was constructed with great care. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer antique mortar pestle, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. An antique mortar pestle made by Baroque designers — as well as those associated with Victorian — is very popular. You’ll likely find more than one antique mortar pestle that is appealing in its simplicity, but Berber Tribes of Morocco and Rosenthal produced versions that are worth a look.
How Much is a Antique Mortar Pestle?
Prices for an antique mortar pestle start at $83 and top out at $11,569 with the average selling for $650.
Questions About Antique Mortar Pestle
- 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 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 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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