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Beautifully Decorated Brass Pestle and Mortar
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Beautifully Decorated Brass Pestle and Mortar

19th century
For Sale by Elmgarden
Description

Beautifully Decorated Brass Pestle and Mortar

A very attractive and heavy quality piece made for the preparation of herbs and spices, the mortar is in very clean condition and well looked after, the mortar is decorated with stylised flowers and leaves

In good used condition, a charming culinary piece with a very clear ring.

The mortar is 5.5” high and 5” in diameter

ZX306

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Declaration

Elmgarden has dated this Antique Brass Pestle Mortar to the 19th Century.

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SA1115245
Dealers Internal Reference
ZX306
Description
Beautifully Decorated Brass Pestle and Mortar

A very attractive and heavy quality piece made for the preparation of herbs and spices, the mortar is in very clean condition and well looked after, the mortar is decorated with stylised flowers and leaves

In good used condition, a charming culinary piece with a very clear ring.

The mortar is 5.5” high and 5” in diameter

ZX306

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
13cm (5.12")
Depth
13cm (5.12")
Date of Manufacture

Elmgarden has dated this Antique Brass Pestle Mortar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1115245
Dealers Internal Ref
ZX306
Elmgarden
Elmgarden
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2010
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A heavy cast brass mortar decorated with intricate floral scrollwork engraving alongside a matching turned brass pestle.
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Archive I A heavy cast brass mortar decorated with intricate floral scrollwork engraving alongside a matching turned brass pestle.

Beautifully Decorated Brass Pestle and Mortar

Archive II A heavy cast brass mortar decorated with intricate floral scrollwork engraving alongside a matching turned brass pestle. View II
Archive III A heavy cast brass mortar decorated with intricate floral scrollwork engraving alongside a matching turned brass pestle. View III
Archive IV A heavy cast brass mortar decorated with intricate floral scrollwork engraving alongside a matching turned brass pestle. View IV
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A heavy cast brass mortar decorated with intricate floral scrollwork engraving alongside a matching turned brass pestle.
Beautifully Decorated Brass Pestle and Mortar
Ref: SA1115245
A heavy cast brass mortar decorated with intricate floral scrollwork engraving alongside a matching turned brass pestle.
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  • ObjectMortar and Pestle
  • Period19th century
  • StyleIndo-Persian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourBrass Gold
  • MotifsEngraved scrollwork, Flared rim, Turned pestle shaft, Moulded foot
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 13 cm (5 in) x D 13 cm (5 in)

This nineteenth-century Indo-Persian pestle and mortar is made of heavy cast brass with a bright brass-gold colour. The mortar features a flared rim, a moulded foot, and intricate engraved scrollwork depicting stylised flowers and leaves around the body. The matching pestle has a turned shaft with rounded ends and prominent decorative rings. The fabric underneath shows a pale cream damask pattern with woven floral and scroll motifs. Measuring 14 cm high by 13 cm wide by 13 cm deep, this traditional culinary implement is designed for preparing herbs and spices. Today, this item serves well as a decorative accessory in a gentleman's library or displayed prominently on a kitchen island. The surfaces show minor signs of handling and age-related wear, with a very clean overall condition and well-preserved surface details. The heavy metal construction produces a clear ring when struck, highlighting its solid craftsmanship. Practical yet ornamental, it brings classic Indo-Persian style into contemporary interiors as a functional display piece or a historical tabletop accent.

FAQs

Historically utilised in apothecaries, kitchens, and laboratories, a brass pestle and mortar served to grind herbs, spices, and medicinal compounds into fine powders.

Traditional pieces are cast from solid brass, an alloy of copper and zinc, often finished with turned lines, hand-engraved motifs, or chased decoration.

Authentic items generally exhibit seam lines from historical casting methods, evidence of manual turning on a lathe, surface wear inside the bowl, and naturally occurring surface oxidisation.

These objects function well as decorative accents displayed on kitchen dresser shelves, open pantry racking, or styled atop a sideboard alongside botanical items.

Dust regularly with a dry cloth and clean gently using warm water with mild soap, avoiding harsh chemical polishes that might strip historic patina or damage delicate engraving.
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