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Antique Kitchen Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Chemist, Georgian
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Antique Kitchen Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Chemist, Georgian

18th century
Description

This is an antique kitchen mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary or chemist's shop aid, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780.

Useful kitchen or apothecary aid from the Georgian period

Displays a desirable aged patina with lightly time worn appearance

Antique bronze presents golden hues and lightly polished finish

Tactile pestle with baluster turned and collared finish

Good weight in the hand at 1.66kg (3.66 lb) combined

This is a charming antique kitchen mortar and pestle with pleasingly time worn manner. As useful today as it was over 200 years ago, or as decorative interest upon the work top. Delivered ready to enjoy.

Dimensions:

Mortar Width: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Mortar Depth: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Mortar Height: 9cm (3.5'')

Pestle Diameter: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Pestle Length: 18.5cm (7.25'')

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Our Ref: 24271

Physical Dimensions
Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Declaration

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

Reference Numbers
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SA1117259
Dealers Internal Reference
24271
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Description
This is an antique kitchen mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary or chemist's shop aid, dating to the Georgian period, circa 1780.

Useful kitchen or apothecary aid from the Georgian period

Displays a desirable aged patina with lightly time worn appearance

fig 1. An antique Georgian cast bronze mortar with a matching turned pestle set against a black background.
fig 1. Antique Kitchen Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Chemist, Georgian

Antique bronze presents golden hues and lightly polished finish

Tactile pestle with baluster turned and collared finish

Good weight in the hand at 1.66kg (3.66 lb) combined

This is a charming antique kitchen mortar and pestle with pleasingly time worn manner. As useful today as it was over 200 years ago, or as decorative interest upon the work top. Delivered ready to enjoy.

fig 2. An antique Georgian cast bronze mortar with a matching turned pestle set against a black background.
fig 2. Antique Kitchen Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Chemist, Georgian

Dimensions:

Mortar Width: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Mortar Depth: 10.5cm (4.25'')

Mortar Height: 9cm (3.5'')

Pestle Diameter: 3.5cm (1.5'')

Pestle Length: 18.5cm (7.25'')

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. An antique Georgian cast bronze mortar with a matching turned pestle set against a black background.
fig 3. Antique Kitchen Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Chemist, 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: 24271

Height
9cm (3.54")
Width
10.5cm (4.13")
Depth
10.5cm (4.13")
Date of Manufacture

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

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1117259
Dealers Internal Ref
24271
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An antique Georgian cast bronze mortar with a matching turned pestle set against a black background.
Antique Kitchen Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Chemist, Georgian
Ref: SA1117259
An antique Georgian cast bronze mortar with a matching turned pestle set against a black background.
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FAQs

A Georgian bronze mortar and pestle is an 18th to early 19th-century grinding vessel used by apothecaries, chemists, and domestic cooks to crush ingredients.

Historically, mortars were cast in dense copper alloys such as bronze and brass, as well as carved from marble, granite, or dense hardwoods to withstand heavy impact.

Authentic pieces feature heavy cast construction, evidence of hand-finishing, turned decorative waist mouldings, and uneven surface wear consistent with age and usage.

Display the vessel on a kitchen island, open pantry shelf, or apothecary cabinet alongside glassware and natural materials to add historic texture.

Clean the metal using a soft microfibre cloth and warm water, avoiding abrasive polishes or chemicals that could strip the natural aged patina.
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