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Massive Early 19th Century Antique Elm Mortar
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    34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.
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Massive Early 19th Century Antique Elm Mortar

19th century
Sold 9 July 2025 · Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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Massive Early 19th Century Antique Elm Mortar

This is a wonderful, large scale late 18th century / early 19th century antique solid elm mortar that is a fabulous, unpolished natural colour and miraculously without no worm. All in one section, hand carved dish top with a carved hand hold to one side. Would make a lovely natural antique side table. In excellent condition.

Dimensions

Height: 56cm (22.22")

Width: 57cm (22.62")

Depth: 57cm (22.62")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Early 19th Century Elm Mortar to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
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SA1147465
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Description
Massive Early 19th Century Antique Elm Mortar
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This is a wonderful, large scale late 18th century / early 19th century antique solid elm mortar that is a fabulous, unpolished natural colour and miraculously without no worm.
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

All in one section, hand carved dish top with a carved hand hold to one side. Would make a lovely natural antique side table. In excellent condition.

Dimensions

Height: 56cm (22.22")

Width: 57cm (22.62")

Depth: 57cm (22.62")

Date of Manufacture

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd has dated this Early 19th Century Elm Mortar to the 19th Century.

Height
56cm (22.05")
Width
57cm (22.44")
Depth
57cm (22.44")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1147465
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since May 2009

34 years in the antiques trade, miles is constantly sourcing interesting, original, mainly english antique furniture and accessories.

Dealer Profile

You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd Profile Page

Trade Associations

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd is a registered member of LAPADA 

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A large, cylindrical antique wooden mortar carved from solid elm with a deeply hollowed centre and visible grain pattern. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large, cylindrical antique wooden mortar carved from solid elm with a deeply hollowed centre and visible grain pattern. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Massive Early 19th Century Antique Elm Mortar

Archive II A large, cylindrical antique wooden mortar carved from solid elm with a deeply hollowed centre and visible grain pattern. View II
Archive III A large, cylindrical antique wooden mortar carved from solid elm with a deeply hollowed centre and visible grain pattern. View III
Archive IV A large, cylindrical antique wooden mortar carved from solid elm with a deeply hollowed centre and visible grain pattern. View IV
Archive V A large, cylindrical antique wooden mortar carved from solid elm with a deeply hollowed centre and visible grain pattern. View V
Archive VI A large, cylindrical antique wooden mortar carved from solid elm with a deeply hollowed centre and visible grain pattern. View VI
Archive VII A large, cylindrical antique wooden mortar carved from solid elm with a deeply hollowed centre and visible grain pattern. View VII
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Archive IX A large, cylindrical antique wooden mortar carved from solid elm with a deeply hollowed centre and visible grain pattern. View IX
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Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd

Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01524 241716
Location
North Yorkshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mga
Verified Since May 2009
Items For Sale 163
Items Sold 10,753
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
Miles Griffiths Antiques Ltd
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A large, cylindrical antique wooden mortar carved from solid elm with a deeply hollowed centre and visible grain pattern.
Massive Early 19th Century Antique Elm Mortar
Ref: SA1147465
A large, cylindrical antique wooden mortar carved from solid elm with a deeply hollowed centre and visible grain pattern.
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Cataloguer’s note

Written by Sellingantiques from the dealer’s photographs and listing
  • ObjectDecorative Vessels
  • Period19th century
  • StylePrimitive Country
  • MaterialElm
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsHand-hollowed interior, Exposed wood grain, Cylindrical body, Aged patination
  • SizeH 56 cm (22 in) x W 57 cm (22 in) x D 57 cm (22 in)

FAQs

Antique wooden mortars were traditionally used in apothecaries, domestic kitchens, and trade workshops to crush, grind, and pulverise herbs, grains, and minerals before the advent of industrial processing.

These utility objects were typically turned or hollowed from dense, hard-wearing native hardwoods such as elm, boxwood, or lignum vitae, chosen specifically to withstand heavy impact without splitting.

Authentic pieces display characteristic tool marks from hand-hollowing or early lathe work, deep patination from decades of handling, and natural grain shrinkage cracks indicative of age.

This object works well as a sculptural floor piece or surface display item, adding tactile warmth and historical texture to minimalist or rustic contemporary spaces.

Preserve the piece by keeping it away from direct heat sources and sudden humidity changes, occasionally treating the surface with a neutral microcrystalline wax to nourish the dry wood.
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