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17th Century Turned Lignum-vitae Mortar
Baggott & Co.
for sale €1,463     $1,588
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17th Century Turned Lignum-vitae Mortar

17th century
For Sale by Baggott & Co.
Description

A Charles II turned lignum-vitae mortar of flared form with ring turnings over low baluster waist to a plain foot. To the underside are fine ring turnings as seen on bronze mortars. Particularly good condition, colour and patination.

English, circa 1680

13cm H, 14cm D.

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

Baggott & Co. has dated this Turned Lignum Vitae Mortar to the 17th Century.

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SA1128703
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BCSL9872
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England:

Huntsman’s Yard, Sheep Street, Stow on the Wold, GL54 1AA

01451 830 370

Scotland:

Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ

07881 823 369

Description
A Charles II turned lignum-vitae mortar of flared form with ring turnings over low baluster waist to a plain foot. To the underside are fine ring turnings as seen on bronze mortars. Particularly good condition, colour and patination.

English, circa 1680

13cm H, 14cm D.

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

Baggott & Co. has dated this Turned Lignum Vitae Mortar to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1128703
Dealers Internal Ref
BCSL9872
Baggott & Co.
Baggott & Co.
Sellingantiques verified Since Feb 2019

Dealers in antiques and decorative interiors based in the cotswolds and scotland

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A turned dark lignum vitae wooden mortar featuring profiled waist rings, moulded bands, and a flared rim.
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Archive I A turned dark lignum vitae wooden mortar featuring profiled waist rings, moulded bands, and a flared rim.

17th century turned lignum-vitae mortar

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Baggott & Co.
Telephone 07881 823 369
Location
Two locations:

Huntsmans Yard
Sheep Street
Stow-on-the-Wold
Gloucestershire
GL54 1AA

The Keepers House
Auchencairn
Castle Douglas
DG7 1QZ

United Kingdom
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Location: Two locations:, , Huntsmans Yard, Sheep Street, Stow-on-the-Wold, Gloucestershire, GL54 1AA, , The Keepers House, Auchencairn, Castle Douglas, DG7 1QZ, , United Kingdom
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A turned dark lignum vitae wooden mortar featuring profiled waist rings, moulded bands, and a flared rim.
17th century turned lignum-vitae mortar
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A turned dark lignum vitae wooden mortar featuring profiled waist rings, moulded bands, and a flared rim.
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Mortars of this period were functional vessels utilised primarily by apothecaries, herbalists, and domestic kitchens to grind herbs, spices, and medicinal ingredients into powders or pastes using a heavy pestle.

Lignum vitae is an exceptionally dense, heavy, self-lubricating hardwood native to the Caribbean and South America. Its high natural oil content and extreme density prevented the timber from splitting or splintering under constant pounding.

Authentic period examples exhibit distinctive lathe-turned profiles, subtle hand-lathe irregularities, natural surface patination, and dense grain structure. The physical weight is also considerably heavier than European native timbers such as oak or fruitwood.

A turned wooden mortar serves as a tactile accent piece when displayed on a sideboard, kitchen island, or open bookshelf, providing contrast against contemporary stone, brass, or painted surfaces.

Keep turned timber items in a stable climate away from direct radiators and sunlight to prevent drying or cracking. Periodic applications of natural beeswax polish will protect the wood surface and maintain its patination.
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