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Duo of Antique Mortars, Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary Aid, Early Georgian
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Duo of Antique Mortars, Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary Aid, Early Georgian

18th century
Description

This is a duo of antique mortars with pestle. An English, bronze apothecary aid, dating to the early Georgian period, circa 1720.

Two appealing mortars with a pleasingly tactile pestle

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

Quality, robust bronze with lightly time worn appearances

Concentric line detail accentuates the circumference

Pestle sitting nicely in the hand with lobed ends

Reassuring mortar weights of 2.29kg and 1.23kg respectively (5.04 lb & 2.71 lb)

This is a smart duo of antique mortars with pestle, offering quality bronze craftsmanship from the early Georgian period. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Mortar 1 Width: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Mortar 1 Depth: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Mortar 1 Height: 12cm (4.75'')

Mortar 2 Width: 12.5cm (5'')

Mortar 2 Depth: 12.5cm (5'')

Mortar 2 Height: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Pestle Diameter: 2.5cm (1'')

Pestle Length: 18.5cm (7.25'')

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Our Ref: 24268

Physical Dimensions
Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1097055
Dealers Internal Reference
24268
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Description
This is a duo of antique mortars with pestle. An English, bronze apothecary aid, dating to the early Georgian period, circa 1720.

Two appealing mortars with a pleasingly tactile pestle

Displaying a desirable aged patina throughout

fig 1. A pair of heavy cast antique bronze mortars with flared rims and incised concentric rings, alongside a single turned bronze pestle.
fig 1. Duo of Antique Mortars, Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary Aid, Early Georgian

Quality, robust bronze with lightly time worn appearances

Concentric line detail accentuates the circumference

Pestle sitting nicely in the hand with lobed ends

Reassuring mortar weights of 2.29kg and 1.23kg respectively (5.04 lb & 2.71 lb)

“
This is a smart duo of antique mortars with pestle, offering quality bronze craftsmanship from the early Georgian period.
London Fine Antiques

Delivered ready for the home.

fig 2. A pair of heavy cast antique bronze mortars with flared rims and incised concentric rings, alongside a single turned bronze pestle.
fig 2. Duo of Antique Mortars, Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary Aid, Early Georgian

Dimensions:

Mortar 1 Width: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Mortar 1 Depth: 13.5cm (5.25'')

Mortar 1 Height: 12cm (4.75'')

Mortar 2 Width: 12.5cm (5'')

Mortar 2 Depth: 12.5cm (5'')

Mortar 2 Height: 9.5cm (3.75'')

Pestle Diameter: 2.5cm (1'')

fig 3. A pair of heavy cast antique bronze mortars with flared rims and incised concentric rings, alongside a single turned bronze pestle.
fig 3. Duo of Antique Mortars, Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary Aid, Early Georgian

Pestle Length: 18.5cm (7.25'')

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 heavy cast antique bronze mortars with flared rims and incised concentric rings, alongside a single turned bronze pestle.
fig 4. Duo of Antique Mortars, Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary Aid, Early 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: 24268

Height
12cm (4.72")
Width
13.5cm (5.31")
Depth
13.5cm (5.31")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1097055
Dealers Internal Ref
24268
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A pair of heavy cast antique bronze mortars with flared rims and incised concentric rings, alongside a single turned bronze pestle.

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A pair of heavy cast antique bronze mortars with flared rims and incised concentric rings, alongside a single turned bronze pestle.
Duo Of Antique Mortars, Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary Aid, Early Georgian
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Historically used by apothecaries, physicians, and culinary staff, bronze mortars served to crush and grind dried herbs, spices, and medicinal compounds into fine powders or pastes.

These vessels were heavy-cast using copper alloys such as bronze or brass, featuring thick wall profiles and incised turned rings to withstand continuous high-impact pounding.

Authentic Georgian examples typically display hand-casting irregularities, hand-turned decorative body rings, wear on the interior base, and dark patination accumulated over centuries.

These decorative metalware objects can be styled on open kitchen shelving, a bookshelf, or a console table alongside historical glassware and books to create an curated aesthetic.

Dust the surfaces regularly with a soft dry cloth and avoid harsh chemical cleaners that strip the original patination, using a thin layer of microcrystalline wax for conservation if required.
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