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

Small 19th Century French Bronze Mortar with Pestle

Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Italy, 1950s

Vintage Apothecary Bronze Mortar and Wood Pestle

Brass Mortar and Pestle

Large French Antique Cast iron Mortar with Pestle, Circa 1800

1950s French Olive Wood Mortar and Pestle

Want more images or videos?

Request additional images or videos from the seller

1 of 12

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

About the Item

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 opposing sides. Both crowns have a fleur de lys beneath it, with two more lily flowers in between (again, on opposing sides). The pestle has a few protruding rings (one near the end of the handle and another in the middle of the shaft) and a blunt tip, making it a light and functional utensil for grinding herbs. The original use of a mortar and pestle was to aid pharmacists in crushing herbs into powder for medicinal purposes. In France, they were also used in the kitchens of grand chateaux. The material used to construct a mortar and pestle is almost always a hard substance, such as marble or stone, which could stand up to the rigors of use. Today, they are quite collectible, and although they can still be used in the kitchen for grinding spices, they are mostly used as decorative bowls or accessories.

Dimensions:

Height: 3.5 in (8.89 cm)Diameter: 4.75 in (12.07 cm)

Style:

Louis XIV (Of the Period)

Materials and Techniques:

Bronze,Cast

Place of Origin:

France

Period:

1700-1709

Date of Manufacture:

Circa 1700

Condition:

Wear consistent with age and use. Very good antique condition. Minor wear to interior of mortar and to pestle, commensurate with grinding ingredients. Light verdigris in some areas.

Seller Location:

Dallas, TX

Reference Number:

Seller: 423-1961stDibs: LU906336473382

More From This Seller

View All

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 been adorned with mascarons and geometric patterns that rise from chased sides. The pe...

Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Small 19th Century French Bronze Mortar with Pestle

$390

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 inc...

Category

Antique Early 1800s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Iron

Large French Antique Cast iron Mortar with Pestle, Circa 1800

$2,300

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. They could also be found in apothecaries, where pharmacists would use ...

Category

Antique 18th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Bronze

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

$680

19th Century Spanish Bronze Apothecary Mortar and Pestle with Dog Head Handles

Located in Dallas, TX

This unique bronze mortar and pestle would have been used in a Spanish apothecary during the 1800s. A pair of downward facing dogs serve as handles that extend well beyond the main b...

Category

Antique 19th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Bronze

19th Century Spanish Bronze Apothecary Mortar and Pestle with Dog Head Handles

$900

Circa 1870 French Walnut Wood Center Table with Rams' Heads and Fleur De Lys

Located in Dallas, TX

This unusual and interesting center table was produced in France, during the middle of the latter half of the 19th century. It was during this time that French furniture makers, desi...

Category

Antique 1870s French Louis XIV Center Tables

Materials

Wood, Walnut

Circa 1870 French Walnut Wood Center Table with Rams' Heads and Fleur De Lys

$3,600

Pair of French Bronze and Wrought Iron Fleur De Lys Chenets, Circa 1920s

Located in Dallas, TX

Although the fleur de lys is closely associated with French culture, and more specifically, the French Monarchy, the true origin of the symbol is unknown. There are references in his...

Category

Vintage 1920s French Fireplace Tools and Chimney Pots

Materials

Bronze, Wrought Iron

Pair of French Bronze and Wrought Iron Fleur De Lys Chenets, Circa 1920s

$1,200 / set

Vintage 1950s Italian Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Italy, 1950s

$325

Vintage Apothecary Bronze Mortar and Wood Pestle

Located in San Diego, CA

A nice vintage apothecary bronze mortar and wood pestle, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage condition with a nice patina and measures 5"W x ...

Category

Mid-20th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Apothecary Bronze Mortar and Wood Pestle

$275 / set

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 a full gleaming shine. Mortars and pestles ahve been around for many years = to c...

Category

Antique 19th Century European Folk Art Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Brass Mortar and Pestle

$625 / set

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 Height 14 cm.

Category

Vintage 1950s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Olive

1950s French Olive Wood Mortar and Pestle

$465 Sale Price

28% Off

Bronze Mortar and Pestle with Atral Logo Pharmaceutical, 20th Century

Located in Lisbon, PT

Solid bronze mortar and pestle set from the 20th century, featuring raised scrollwork and the embossed “ATRAL” pharmaceutical emblem, 1950s edition for a Portuguese Pharmaceutical co...

Category

20th Century Portuguese Baroque Revival Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Bronze Mortar and Pestle with Atral Logo Pharmaceutical, 20th Century

$536

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 are used to grind spices. Nicely carved, the wood has some cracks on the bottom. ...

Category