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Large Antique Mortar & Pestle, English, Ceramic, Beech, Apothecary, Edwardian
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Large Antique Mortar & Pestle, English, Ceramic, Beech, Apothecary, Edwardian

1900 - 1920
Description

This is a large antique mortar & pestle. An English, apothecary or country kitchen grinding set in ceramic and beech, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.

Substantial Edwardian mortar and pestle set, ideal for kitchen or decorative display

Crafted in heavy ceramic, with a robust form and pleasing tactile presence

Mortar finished in a soft cream tone, with an impressive weight of 5.49kg (12.10 lb)

Engraved to the base with a number 8 and Made in England mark

Fine pestle with a smoothly rounded ceramic grinding dome

Handle crafted from beech, presenting a warm colour and comfortable grip

Designed for both culinary grinding and apothecary preparation

A charming addition to a country kitchen, rustic interior, or vintage chemist’s display

With its combination of substantial proportion, quality materials, and period charm, this antique mortar and pestle embodies the practical elegance of Edwardian Britain, equally suited for functional use or stylish presentation. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Mortar Width: 25.5cm (10'')

Mortar Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Mortar Height: 13cm (5'')

Pestle Diameter: 6cm (2.25'')

Pestle Length: 28cm (11'')

Physical Dimensions
Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Declaration

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Ceramic Mortar Pestle to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1154948
Dealers Internal Reference
25315
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Description
This is a large antique mortar & pestle.
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An English, apothecary or country kitchen grinding set in ceramic and beech, dating to the Edwardian period, circa 1910.
London Fine Antiques

Substantial Edwardian mortar and pestle set, ideal for kitchen or decorative display

fig 1. An off-white ceramic mortar bowl featuring a pouring lip alongside a turned beechwood pestle resting inside.
fig 1. Large Antique Mortar & Pestle, English, Ceramic, Beech, Apothecary, Edwardian

Crafted in heavy ceramic, with a robust form and pleasing tactile presence

Mortar finished in a soft cream tone, with an impressive weight of 5.49kg (12.10 lb)

Engraved to the base with a number 8 and Made in England mark

fig 2. An off-white ceramic mortar bowl featuring a pouring lip alongside a turned beechwood pestle resting inside.
fig 2. Large Antique Mortar & Pestle, English, Ceramic, Beech, Apothecary, Edwardian

Fine pestle with a smoothly rounded ceramic grinding dome

Handle crafted from beech, presenting a warm colour and comfortable grip

Designed for both culinary grinding and apothecary preparation

A charming addition to a country kitchen, rustic interior, or vintage chemist’s display

fig 3. An off-white ceramic mortar bowl featuring a pouring lip alongside a turned beechwood pestle resting inside.
fig 3. Large Antique Mortar & Pestle, English, Ceramic, Beech, Apothecary, Edwardian

With its combination of substantial proportion, quality materials, and period charm, this antique mortar and pestle embodies the practical elegance of Edwardian Britain, equally suited for functional use or stylish presentation. Delivered ready for the home.

Dimensions:

Mortar Width: 25.5cm (10'')

Mortar Depth: 28.5cm (11.25'')

Mortar Height: 13cm (5'')

Pestle Diameter: 6cm (2.25'')

Pestle Length: 28cm (11'')

Height
13cm (5.12")
Width
25.5cm (10.04")
Depth
28.5cm (11.22")
Date of Manufacture

London Fine Antiques has dated this Edwardian Ceramic Mortar Pestle to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1154948
Dealers Internal Ref
25315
London Fine Antiques
London Fine Antiques
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Fine antiques curated in england and sold worldwide

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An off-white ceramic mortar bowl featuring a pouring lip alongside a turned beechwood pestle resting inside.
Large Antique Mortar & Pestle, English, Ceramic, Beech, Apothecary, Edwardian
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An off-white ceramic mortar bowl featuring a pouring lip alongside a turned beechwood pestle resting inside.
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FAQs

Traditionally used in pharmacies and apothecaries during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries, these vessels were essential tools for grinding chemical compounds, dried herbs, and botanical ingredients into fine powders or pastes.

They typically feature a heavy ceramic or composition bowl paired with a pestle constructed from turned hardwood, such as beech, attached to a matching ceramic grinding head.

Authentic examples feature heavy construction weight, integrated pouring spouts, unglazed interior grinding surfaces, and age-related wear or discolouration on the turned wooden pestle handle.

This object can be placed on a kitchen island, pantry shelf, or open sideboard as a textural, historic accent alongside botanical books or period culinary items.

Clean the ceramic vessel with mild soap and warm water without harsh detergents, and treat the beech pestle handle with food-safe mineral oil to prevent the wood from drying out.
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