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Charming Antique Bronze Pestle and Mortar
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Charming Antique Bronze Pestle and Mortar

19th century
For Sale by Hough & Son
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Charming antique bronze pestle and mortar. 18thC in date. Beautiful, deep patina.

Bowl measures approx. 11.5cms across; approx. 9cms deep.

Very good, antique condition.

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Hough & Son has dated this Antique Bronze Pestle Mortar to the 19th Century.

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SA1146574
Dealers Internal Reference
SA027
Description
Charming antique bronze pestle and mortar. 18thC in date. Beautiful, deep patina.

Bowl measures approx. 11.5cms across; approx. 9cms deep.

Very good, antique condition.

Date of Manufacture

Hough & Son has dated this Antique Bronze Pestle Mortar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1146574
Dealers Internal Ref
SA027
Hough & Son
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An antique cast bronze mortar with a flared rim and turned waist, accompanied by a matching metal pestle.
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Archive I An antique cast bronze mortar with a flared rim and turned waist, accompanied by a matching metal pestle.

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Surrey
United Kingdom
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An antique cast bronze mortar with a flared rim and turned waist, accompanied by a matching metal pestle.
Charming Antique Bronze Pestle and Mortar
Ref: SA1146574
An antique cast bronze mortar with a flared rim and turned waist, accompanied by a matching metal pestle.
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  • ObjectPestle and Mortar
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian Apothecary
  • MaterialBronze, Brass
  • ColourAged Bronze
  • MotifsFlared rim, Turned waist mouldings, Stepped base, Contoured pestle

An antique bronze pestle and mortar from the eighteenth century exemplifies Victorian apothecary style, with a rustic farmhouse aesthetic. The object comprises a wide bowl with a flared rim, horizontal waist mouldings, and a stepped circular base, accompanied by a contoured pestle featuring a bulbous top and turned lower sections. Both pieces display a deep aged bronze patina with warm metallic highlights and subtle surface wear consistent with age. The bowl measures 11.5 cm across by 9 cm deep. Placed on a kitchen island, the set serves as a functional tool for grinding herbs and spices or as a decorative accent in a culinary workspace. The compact proportions allow placement on open shelving, countertops, or side tables, bringing historic character and tactile interest to traditional and contemporary interior schemes alike.

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Bronze pestles and mortars were historically used in apothecaries, laboratories, and domestic kitchens for crushing herbs, spices, and chemical compounds. Heavy cast metal allowed for forceful grinding without cracking the vessel, making bronze a favoured material from the medieval period through the nineteenth century.

Metal mortars were predominantly cast from bronze, brass, or bell metal, an alloy of copper and tin noted for its density and resonant acoustic properties. Heavy cast construction ensured stability during use, while turned exterior waist mouldings provided structural strength.

Authentic pieces generally display irregularities from historic sand-casting techniques, seam marks, and uneven wear along the interior base and pestle head. Natural oxidisation produces a dark, varied surface patina in crevices, distinct from modern chemical distressing.

A bronze pestle and mortar serves as a tactile decorative element on kitchen shelving, island counters, or open dresser displays. It integrates well into traditional country, industrial loft, or rustic interior schemes as a functional accent piece.

Dust regularly with a dry, soft cloth to maintain the surface. To protect the natural aged patina, avoid abrasive chemical polishes or harsh detergents; a light application of neutral microcrystalline wax can be applied to seal the metal and prevent unwanted corrosion.
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