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Antique Tudor Rose Mortar and Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, 17th Century
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Antique Tudor Rose Mortar and Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, 17th Century

17th century
Description

This is an antique Tudor Rose mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary instrument, dating to the mid 17th century, circa 1650.

Accessorise your counter tops with this delightful mortar & pestle

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Antique bronze presents a fine, near 400 year old appearance

Accentuated with a relief, crowned Tudor Rose crest

Pestle with turned collar finish shows light ageing to both ends

This is a fascinating antique Tudor Rose mortar and pestle, presenting a fine 17th century example with an appealing decorative presence. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Mortar Width: 11cm (4.25'')

Mortar Depth: 11cm (4.25'')

Mortar Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Pestle Diameter: 2.5cm (1'')

Pestle Length: 14.5cm (5.75'')

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Our Ref: 24197

Physical Dimensions
Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Apothecary Mortar to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1061375
Dealers Internal Reference
24197
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Description
This is an antique Tudor Rose mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary instrument, dating to the mid 17th century, circa 1650.

Accessorise your counter tops with this delightful mortar & pestle

fig 1. A 17th-century dark bronze mortar and pestle featuring a flared rim, turned pestle, and a raised motif of a crowned Tudor Rose.
fig 1. Antique Tudor Rose Mortar and Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, 17th Century

Displays a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Antique bronze presents a fine, near 400 year old appearance

Accentuated with a relief, crowned Tudor Rose crest

Pestle with turned collar finish shows light ageing to both ends

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This is a fascinating antique Tudor Rose mortar and pestle, presenting a fine 17th century example with an appealing decorative presence.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready for the home.

fig 2. A 17th-century dark bronze mortar and pestle featuring a flared rim, turned pestle, and a raised motif of a crowned Tudor Rose.
fig 2. Antique Tudor Rose Mortar and Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, 17th Century

Dimensions:

Mortar Width: 11cm (4.25'')

Mortar Depth: 11cm (4.25'')

Mortar Height: 8.5cm (3.25'')

Pestle Diameter: 2.5cm (1'')

Pestle Length: 14.5cm (5.75'')

We offer a 100% satisfaction guarantee with all of our antiques.

fig 3. A 17th-century dark bronze mortar and pestle featuring a flared rim, turned pestle, and a raised motif of a crowned Tudor Rose.
fig 3. Antique Tudor Rose Mortar and Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, 17th Century

We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.

Free delivery to most of the U.K. – Please send us your post code for confirmation.

Deliveries taking on average ten working days to arrive at your door from receipt of payment.

Please contact us if you require any further information - we are here to help.

Our Ref: 24197

Height
8.5cm (3.35")
Width
11cm (4.33")
Depth
11cm (4.33")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Apothecary Mortar to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1061375
Dealers Internal Ref
24197
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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A 17th-century dark bronze mortar and pestle featuring a flared rim, turned pestle, and a raised motif of a crowned Tudor Rose.
Antique Tudor Rose Mortar And Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, 17th Century
Ref: SA1061375
A 17th-century dark bronze mortar and pestle featuring a flared rim, turned pestle, and a raised motif of a crowned Tudor Rose.
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During the 17th century, bronze mortars were essential tools in apothecary shops and wealthy households for grinding medicinal herbs, spices, and chemical compounds into fine powders.

These vessels were typically produced using sand-casting or lost-wax techniques, often created by skilled bell founders who cast decorative heraldic motifs and waist mouldings directly into the metal.

Authentic pieces exhibit hand-finished mouldings, casting imperfections, heavy weight relative to size, and natural surface oxidisation or verdigris deposits acquired over centuries.

Interior designers frequently place heavy metalware items on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or sideboard tops to add historical texture, rich patination, and sculptural interest to modern rooms.

Preservation requires dry dusting with a soft cloth and occasional application of microcrystalline wax to preserve the aged patina without stripping away natural surface oxidisation.
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