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Large English 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle, England

$3,800
£2,883.35
€3,296.86
CA$5,307.57
A$5,901.30
CHF 3,081.33
MX$71,833.13
NOK 39,316.44
SEK 36,837.62
DKK 24,605.04
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About the Item

A Large 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae English Mortar and Pestle. Lignum Vitae is one of the worlds heaviest, densest wood. This original Mortar & Pestle features a circular form with turned details and a beautiful finish with hundreds of years of use. Impressive piece to add to a collection.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 8.13 in (20.66 cm)Diameter: 7.5 in (19.05 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood,Carved,Hand-Crafted
  • Place of Origin:
    United Kingdom
  • Period:
    Mid-17th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    17th-18th Century
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor fading. Pestle measures 12.5 long.
  • Seller Location:
    Haddonfield, NJ
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: 375091stDibs: LU943445947072

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