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Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English Brass Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1850
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Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English Brass Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1850

19th century
Description

This is an antique chemist's mortar and pestle. An English, brass apothecary aid, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.

Graced with a bright appearance and pleasingly tactile

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

Brass mortar presents bright golden tones, with concentric detail below the flared rim

Tactile pestle with a turned form and appealing feel in the hand

The set weighing a combined 1.48kg (3.26 lb)

This is a charming antique chemist's mortar and pestle, with a delightful appearance. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Mortar Width: 14cm (5.5'')

Mortar Depth: 14cm (5.5'')

Mortar Height: 11cm (4.25'')

Pestle Diameter: 3cm (1.25'')

Pestle Length: 19.5cm (7.75'')

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Our Ref: 24267

Physical Dimensions
Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1114080
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24267
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Description
This is an antique chemist's mortar and pestle. An English, brass apothecary aid, dating to the Victorian period, circa 1850.

Graced with a bright appearance and pleasingly tactile

Displaying a desirable aged patina and in good order throughout

fig 1. A Victorian cast brass mortar with a flared rim and circular foot shown next to a turned brass pestle.
fig 1. Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English Brass Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1850

Brass mortar presents bright golden tones, with concentric detail below the flared rim

Tactile pestle with a turned form and appealing feel in the hand

The set weighing a combined 1.48kg (3.26 lb)

This is a charming antique chemist's mortar and pestle, with a delightful appearance. Delivered ready for the home.

fig 2. A Victorian cast brass mortar with a flared rim and circular foot shown next to a turned brass pestle.
fig 2. Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English Brass Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1850

Dimensions:

Mortar Width: 14cm (5.5'')

Mortar Depth: 14cm (5.5'')

Mortar Height: 11cm (4.25'')

Pestle Diameter: 3cm (1.25'')

Pestle Length: 19.5cm (7.75'')

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

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We ship worldwide with professional packing and attractive rates – please send us your post / zip code and country for a quote.
London Fine Antiques
fig 3. A Victorian cast brass mortar with a flared rim and circular foot shown next to a turned brass pestle.
fig 3. Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English Brass Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1850

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: 24267

Height
11cm (4.33")
Width
14cm (5.51")
Depth
14cm (5.51")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1114080
Dealers Internal Ref
24267
London Fine Antiques
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Archive I A Victorian cast brass mortar with a flared rim and circular foot shown next to a turned brass pestle.

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A Victorian cast brass mortar with a flared rim and circular foot shown next to a turned brass pestle.
Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English Brass Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1850
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FAQs

During the Victorian era, brass mortars and pestles were fundamental tools used by apothecaries, chemists, and herbalists to pulverise dry herbs, minerals, and chemical compounds into fine powders for medicinal remedies.

Historical mortars and pestles were cast from heavy materials capable of withstanding repetitive impact, including solid brass, bronze, cast iron, marble, granite, and dense hardwoods such as lignum vitae.

Authentic 19th-century brass pieces exhibit substantial weight, subtle surface irregularities from casting, evidence of hand-lathe turning marks, natural oxidisation in recessed areas, and smooth wear patterns inside the bowl base.

An antique brass mortar and pestle functions as a decorative object when displayed on open kitchen shelving, a study bookshelf, or a living room console table alongside historic leather books and botanicals.

Preserve antique brass by dusting regularly with a soft cloth and avoiding harsh chemical cleaners that strip aged patina; if polishing is preferred, use a specialized brass compound sparingly.
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