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Trio of Antique Mortars, English, Bronze, Apothecary Pot, William Iii, C.1700
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Trio of Antique Mortars, English, Bronze, Apothecary Pot, William Iii, C.1700

18th century
Description

This is a trio of antique mortars. An English, bronze apothecary instrument, dating to the William III period, circa 1700.

Charming trio, ideal for decorative display or as planting pots

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

Aged bronze presents an appealing, lightly weathered appearance

Each mortar accentuated with a relief cast Fleur de Lys motif

Lightly aged interiors across each of the three mortars

This is an appealing trio of antique mortars, with a pleasingly aged appearance. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Mortar 1 Width: 13cm (5'')

Mortar 1 Depth: 13cm (5'')

Mortar 1 Height: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Mortar 2 Width: 12.5cm (5'')

Mortar 2 Depth: 12.5cm (5'')

Mortar 2 Height: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Mortar 3 Width: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Mortar 3 Depth: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Mortar 3 Height: 9cm (3.5'')

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Our Ref: 24266

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Bronze Apothecary Mortars to the 18th Century.

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SA1065615
Dealers Internal Reference
24266
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Description
This is a trio of antique mortars. An English, bronze apothecary instrument, dating to the William III period, circa 1700.

Charming trio, ideal for decorative display or as planting pots

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good original order

fig 1. A set of three English antique cast bronze apothecary mortars featuring flared rims, circular bases, and raised fleur-de-lis motifs.
fig 1. Trio of Antique Mortars, English, Bronze, Apothecary Pot, William Iii, C.1700

Aged bronze presents an appealing, lightly weathered appearance

Each mortar accentuated with a relief cast Fleur de Lys motif

Lightly aged interiors across each of the three mortars

This is an appealing trio of antique mortars, with a pleasingly aged appearance. Delivered ready for the home.

fig 2. A set of three English antique cast bronze apothecary mortars featuring flared rims, circular bases, and raised fleur-de-lis motifs.
fig 2. Trio of Antique Mortars, English, Bronze, Apothecary Pot, William Iii, C.1700

Dimensions:

Mortar 1 Width: 13cm (5'')

Mortar 1 Depth: 13cm (5'')

Mortar 1 Height: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Mortar 2 Width: 12.5cm (5'')

Mortar 2 Depth: 12.5cm (5'')

Mortar 2 Height: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Mortar 3 Width: 11.5cm (4.5'')

fig 3. A set of three English antique cast bronze apothecary mortars featuring flared rims, circular bases, and raised fleur-de-lis motifs.
fig 3. Trio of Antique Mortars, English, Bronze, Apothecary Pot, William Iii, C.1700

Mortar 3 Depth: 11.5cm (4.5'')

Mortar 3 Height: 9cm (3.5'')

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fig 4. A set of three English antique cast bronze apothecary mortars featuring flared rims, circular bases, and raised fleur-de-lis motifs.
fig 4. Trio of Antique Mortars, English, Bronze, Apothecary Pot, William Iii, C.1700

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: 24266

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated these Antique Bronze Apothecary Mortars to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1065615
Dealers Internal Ref
24266
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Archive I A set of three English antique cast bronze apothecary mortars featuring flared rims, circular bases, and raised fleur-de-lis motifs.

Trio of Antique Mortars, English, Bronze, Apothecary Pot, William Iii, C.1700

Archive II A set of three English antique cast bronze apothecary mortars featuring flared rims, circular bases, and raised fleur-de-lis motifs. View II
Archive III A set of three English antique cast bronze apothecary mortars featuring flared rims, circular bases, and raised fleur-de-lis motifs. View III
Archive IV A set of three English antique cast bronze apothecary mortars featuring flared rims, circular bases, and raised fleur-de-lis motifs. View IV
Archive V A set of three English antique cast bronze apothecary mortars featuring flared rims, circular bases, and raised fleur-de-lis motifs. View V
Archive VI A set of three English antique cast bronze apothecary mortars featuring flared rims, circular bases, and raised fleur-de-lis motifs. View VI
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A set of three English antique cast bronze apothecary mortars featuring flared rims, circular bases, and raised fleur-de-lis motifs.
Trio Of Antique Mortars, English, Bronze, Apothecary Pot, William III, C.1700
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Apothecary mortars were essential functional tools used by apothecaries, physicians, and households to grind, crush, and mix herbs, minerals, and chemical ingredients for medicinal preparations.

Antique mortars were typically cast in bronze, brass, or bell metal using the lost-wax or sand-casting methods, producing heavy, thick-walled vessels capable of withstanding heavy impact.

Authentic period mortars feature irregular hand-casting marks, uneven wear from use, deep age patina, and specific period motifs such as fleur-de-lis, crowns, or maker marks cast directly into the waist.

These decorative metal vessels serve as excellent accent pieces when displayed on bookshelves, mantelpieces, or sideboards, bringing historic texture and patinated warmth to both traditional and modern spaces.

Maintain the original surface patina by dusting with a soft dry cloth and applying a light coat of clear microcrystalline wax; abrasive polishes and chemical cleaners should be avoided entirely.
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