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Large Heavy Georgian Mortar & Pestle
Carse Antiques
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Large Heavy Georgian Mortar & Pestle

18th century
For Sale by Carse Antiques
Description

Good large size, heavy, 18th century George 3rd gunmetal or brass mortar with original pestle. Both are a nice shape with good detailing. Good condition.

SIZE; 6" diameter by 4 1/2" high

CIRCA; 1760 - 1780

Physical Dimensions
Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Carse Antiques has dated this Georgian Brass Mortar Pestle to the 18th Century.

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SA1094402
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Description
Good large size, heavy, 18th century George 3rd gunmetal or brass mortar with original pestle. Both are a nice shape with good detailing. Good condition.

SIZE; 6" diameter by 4 1/2" high

CIRCA; 1760 - 1780

Height
11.5cm (4.53")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Carse Antiques has dated this Georgian Brass Mortar Pestle to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1094402
Carse Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2011
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A heavy brass Georgian mortar with a flared rim and turned incised line detailing, shown with a matching solid brass pestle resting inside.
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Archive I A heavy brass Georgian mortar with a flared rim and turned incised line detailing, shown with a matching solid brass pestle resting inside.

Large Heavy Georgian Mortar & Pestle

Archive II A heavy brass Georgian mortar with a flared rim and turned incised line detailing, shown with a matching solid brass pestle resting inside. View II
Archive III A heavy brass Georgian mortar with a flared rim and turned incised line detailing, shown with a matching solid brass pestle resting inside. View III
Archive IV A heavy brass Georgian mortar with a flared rim and turned incised line detailing, shown with a matching solid brass pestle resting inside. View IV
Archive V A heavy brass Georgian mortar with a flared rim and turned incised line detailing, shown with a matching solid brass pestle resting inside. View V
Archive VI A heavy brass Georgian mortar with a flared rim and turned incised line detailing, shown with a matching solid brass pestle resting inside. View VI
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Carse Antiques
Telephone 01821 670 770 or 07734 345 652
Location
The Mill Room
Rait Antique Centre
Rait
Perthshire
PH2 7RT
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A heavy brass Georgian mortar with a flared rim and turned incised line detailing, shown with a matching solid brass pestle resting inside.
Large Heavy Georgian Mortar & Pestle
Ref: SA1094402
A heavy brass Georgian mortar with a flared rim and turned incised line detailing, shown with a matching solid brass pestle resting inside.
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FAQs

A Georgian mortar and pestle is a heavy metal grinding tool crafted during the Georgian era (17141830), typically made from cast brass or bronze for pharmaceutical or culinary preparation.

Antique brass mortars were individually cast in sand moulds before being finished on a lathe to add turned decorative rings and achieve a smooth interior bowl.

Authentic Georgian examples display thick wall construction, uneven wear from manual grinding, turned incised lines around the waist, and subtle surface casting imperfections beneath later polishing.

An antique mortar and pestle can be displayed as a tactile accent on kitchen islands, open shelving, or sideboards alongside ceramic vessel collections.

Maintain brass metalware by dusting with a soft cloth and applying a microcrystalline wax polish to protect against humidity and oxidisation, avoiding abrasive chemical cleaners.
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