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Early Marble Mortar
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Early Marble Mortar

19th century
Sold 12 July 2025 · The Ark Stores
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Description

An early marble weathered mortar

19th century or earlier

Good decorative colour

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Marble Mortar to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128799
Description
An early marble weathered mortar

19th century or earlier

Good decorative colour

Date of Manufacture

The Ark Stores has dated this Antique Marble Mortar to the 19th Century.

Height
14cm (5.51")
Width
26cm (10.24")
Depth
26cm (10.24")
Reference Numbers
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SA1128799
The Ark Stores
Sellingantiques verified Since Jun 2016
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An antique carved grey marble mortar featuring four exterior protruding lugs and a textured, weathered surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I An antique carved grey marble mortar featuring four exterior protruding lugs and a textured, weathered surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Early Marble Mortar

Archive II An antique carved grey marble mortar featuring four exterior protruding lugs and a textured, weathered surface. View II
Archive III An antique carved grey marble mortar featuring four exterior protruding lugs and a textured, weathered surface. View III
Archive IV An antique carved grey marble mortar featuring four exterior protruding lugs and a textured, weathered surface. View IV
Archive V An antique carved grey marble mortar featuring four exterior protruding lugs and a textured, weathered surface. View V
Archive VI An antique carved grey marble mortar featuring four exterior protruding lugs and a textured, weathered surface. View VI
Archive VII An antique carved grey marble mortar featuring four exterior protruding lugs and a textured, weathered surface. View VII
Archive VIII An antique carved grey marble mortar featuring four exterior protruding lugs and a textured, weathered surface. View VIII
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The Ark Stores
Telephone 01428 641817
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Town Car Park
Haslemere
Surrey
GU27 2HG
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ark
Verified Since Jun 2016
Items For Sale 55
Items Sold 704
The Ark Stores
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Location: Town Car Park, Haslemere, Surrey, GU27 2HG, United Kingdom
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An antique carved grey marble mortar featuring four exterior protruding lugs and a textured, weathered surface.
Early Marble Mortar
Ref: SA1128799
An antique carved grey marble mortar featuring four exterior protruding lugs and a textured, weathered surface.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectKitchenalia
  • Period19th century
  • StylePrimitive Folk Art
  • MaterialMarble, Stone
  • ColourGrey
  • MotifsHand-carved stone, Four exterior lugs, Rounded base, Textured weathering
  • SizeH 14 cm (6 in) x W 26 cm (10 in) x D 26 cm (10 in)

FAQs

Marble and stone mortars have been utilised for centuries in both domestic kitchens and apothecary shops for grinding herbs, spices, and medical compounds prior to the advent of modern manufacturing.

These pieces were typically hand-carved from a single block of dense stone such as marble or granite, often featuring exterior lugs or flanges designed to provide a secure grip during heavy grinding.

Authentic period pieces display distinct tool marks from hand chiseling, natural mineral weathering, and significant interior wear patterns resulting from generations of physical use with a pestle.

An antique mortar can be styled as a sculptural accent on a kitchen shelf, used as a planter for small succulents, or displayed simply as a standalone textural object on a countertop.

Cleaning should be limited to gentle dusting or wiping with a soft, damp cloth without harsh chemical detergents, preserving the historic surface patina and natural stone porosity.
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