Search 0
4,275  PAGES BROWSED TODAY PAGES TODAY • 19 ANTIQUES UPLOADED TODAYNEW ARRIVALS
Sorted by
Per page
DEALER LOGIN
Selling Antiques Logo
0
Saved
19 ITEMS ADDED TODAY
Home
Return
Dealer Login
500+ Shops
Dealers
Newly Added
0
Saved
Sort Order
Items Per Page
sellingantiques.co.uk
Browse Categories
Sort order
Relevant Links
Items per page
ID #SA1081428
FOR SALE
£985
Email Buy
Save
Antique Mortar and Pestle Duo, English, Brass, Apothecary, Jardiniere, Georgian
London Fine Antiques
for sale €1,152     $1,251
£985
London Fine Antiques

London Fine Antiques

Sellingantiques Verified Since Oct 2010
View Dealers Stock Page
  • About Us
    Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide
Relevant Links
Id #SA1081428
PDF SHARE
SAVE

Antique Mortar and Pestle Duo, English, Brass, Apothecary, Jardiniere, Georgian

18th century
Description

This is an antique mortar and pestle duo. An English, polished brass apothecary dish or decorative jardiniere pot, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.

Dashing Georgian mortars with fine display appeal

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in original order

Quality brass presenting golden tonality, with lightly aged interiors

Decorated with engraved concentric bands to the main body

Could be useful as distinctive small jardiniere pots

This is an attractive antique mortar and pestle duo, with an appealing lightly time worn finish. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Mortar 1 Width: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Mortar 1 Depth: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Mortar 1 Height: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Mortar 2 Width: 13cm (5'')

Mortar 2 Depth: 13cm (5'')

Mortar 2 Height: 10cm (4'')

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

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: 24270

Physical Dimensions
Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Mortar Pestle to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Reference
SA1081428
Dealers Internal Reference
24270
Dealers Notes

What our clients have to say: https://www.londonfine.co.uk/pages/reviews

Description
This is an antique mortar and pestle duo.
“
An English, polished brass apothecary dish or decorative jardiniere pot, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1800.
London Fine Antiques

Dashing Georgian mortars with fine display appeal

fig 1. A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle.
fig 1. Antique Mortar and Pestle Duo, English, Brass, Apothecary, Jardiniere, Georgian

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in original order

Quality brass presenting golden tonality, with lightly aged interiors

Decorated with engraved concentric bands to the main body

Could be useful as distinctive small jardiniere pots

fig 2. A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle.
fig 2. Antique Mortar and Pestle Duo, English, Brass, Apothecary, Jardiniere, Georgian

This is an attractive antique mortar and pestle duo, with an appealing lightly time worn finish. Delivered ready to display.

Dimensions:

Mortar 1 Width: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Mortar 1 Depth: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Mortar 1 Height: 10.5cm (4.25'')

fig 3. A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle.
fig 3. Antique Mortar and Pestle Duo, English, Brass, Apothecary, Jardiniere, Georgian

Mortar 2 Width: 13cm (5'')

Mortar 2 Depth: 13cm (5'')

Mortar 2 Height: 10cm (4'')

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

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

fig 4. A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle.
fig 4. Antique Mortar and Pestle Duo, English, Brass, Apothecary, Jardiniere, Georgian

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: 24270

Height
10.5cm (4.13")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Antique Brass Mortar Pestle to the Georgian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1081428
Dealers Internal Ref
24270
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2010

Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the London Fine Antiques Profile Page

PDF SHARE
SAVE
A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle.
1 / 9
Archive I A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle.

Antique Mortar and Pestle Duo, English, Brass, Apothecary, Jardiniere, Georgian

Archive II A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle. View II
Archive III A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle. View III
Archive IV A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle. View IV
Archive V A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle. View V
Archive VI A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle. View VI
Archive VII A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle. View VII
Archive VIII A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle. View VIII
Archive IX A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle. View IX
Enlarged Archival View
London Fine Antiques

London Fine Antiques
Telephone 0207 1833511
Location
The Antique Village
Hele
Exeter
Devon
EX5 4PW
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/londonfineantiques
Verified Since Oct 2010
Items For Sale 949
Items Sold 5,615
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
Verified Since Oct 2010
View Dealer Info
Location: The Antique Village, Hele, Exeter, Devon , EX5 4PW, United Kingdom
Profile: sellingantiques.co.uk/londonfineantiques
Verified
Oct 2010
For Sale
949
Sold
5,615
A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle.
Antique Mortar and Pestle Duo, English, Brass, Apothecary, Jardiniere, Georgian
Ref: SA1081428
A pair of antique Georgian brass mortars with flared rims and incised horizontal banding, one accompanied by a matching brass pestle.
Detail View 1
Detail View 2
Detail View 3
Detail View 4
Detail View 5
Detail View 6
Detail View 7
Detail View 8
Archival Detail

Strictly Vetted Dealers

Every single antique dealer on our platform is individually approved by our internal team. We verify their professional trade history, ethical standards, and photographic quality to ensure a secure, high-standard buying environment. Upon joining, every dealer agrees to a strict 9-point code of conduct. While issues can occasionally arise, our dealers typically resolve them swiftly and directly with the buyer. In fact, since our founding in 2002, Sellingantiques has only had to step in to help resolve an issue on roughly five occasions—a true testament to the quality of our dealers and their dedication to your happiness.

Secure Transit

Our dealers are highly experienced in packing and shipping fragile, high-value antiques. Because you are in direct contact with the dealer, you will be able to easily go through all available shipping and insurance options together to ensure your item arrives safely.

The Sustainable Choice

Antiques are the ultimate green purchase. By choosing historical pieces over newly manufactured goods, you completely eliminate the carbon footprint of modern mass production while preserving exceptional, timeless craftsmanship.

FAQs

During the Georgian period, brass mortars were vital equipment in apothecaries, laboratories, and household kitchens for pulverising herbs, spices, and chemical compounds. Cast in solid metal to endure heavy daily use, they served as both functional tools and durable status objects within domestic and commercial settings.

Georgian brass mortars were typically cast using the lost-wax or sand-casting method before being hand-turned on a lathe to refine their profile. This technique produced thick, heavy walls, distinct flared rims, and concentric incised ring mouldings around the body and base.

Authentic Georgian examples exhibit significant weight due to solid metal casting, alongside subtle hand-lathe turning marks and asymmetrical surface wear. Original pieces often show uneven patination, minor pitting, and light oxidisation within the interior from historic chemical or culinary use.

An antique brass mortar functions effectively as a sculptural accent on open shelving, a mantelpiece, or a sideboard. It can also be repurposed as a small planter, stationery holder, or paired with contemporary ceramics to create a layered textural display.

Dust regularly with a dry microfibre cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that strip historical patina. To preserve the aged surface, apply a thin coat of clear microcrystalline wax and buff gently, leaving deep oxidisation in low-relief grooves intact.
items
Add keywords to the filter
Price
£100
£250000
Era
Movements
Material
Origin
Stock Location
Freshness
Online Payments
Categories