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Stone Mortar Believed to Be from the 16th/17th Century
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
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Stone Mortar Believed to Be from the 16th/17th Century

17th century
Description

Came from a farm in the Plymouth area dating from that period. Rare items to find.

Approx Dimensions

Height = 31 cm

Width = 45 cm

Depth = 39 cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Declaration

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Antique Stone Mortar to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176377
Dealers Internal Reference
GS-214
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Description
Came from a farm in the Plymouth area dating from that period. Rare items to find.

Approx Dimensions

Height = 31 cm

Width = 45 cm

Depth = 39 cm

Height
31cm (12.20")
Width
45cm (17.72")
Depth
39cm (15.35")
Date of Manufacture

Browns Antiques and Reclamation has dated this Antique Stone Mortar to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA1176377
Dealers Internal Ref
GS-214
Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Sellingantiques verified Since Mar 2018

Antiques and reclamation

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A heavy hand-carved stone mortar featuring a hollowed interior basin and natural moss growth along the weathered rim.
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Archive I A heavy hand-carved stone mortar featuring a hollowed interior basin and natural moss growth along the weathered rim.

Stone Mortar believed to be from the 16th/17th Century

Archive II A heavy hand-carved stone mortar featuring a hollowed interior basin and natural moss growth along the weathered rim. View II
Archive III A heavy hand-carved stone mortar featuring a hollowed interior basin and natural moss growth along the weathered rim. View III
Archive IV A heavy hand-carved stone mortar featuring a hollowed interior basin and natural moss growth along the weathered rim. View IV
Archive V A heavy hand-carved stone mortar featuring a hollowed interior basin and natural moss growth along the weathered rim. View V
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Browns Antiques and Reclamation
Telephone 07970 669382
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Aller Cross Garage
Barnstaple Road
South Molton
Devon
EX36 3RD
United Kingdom
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Browns Antiques and Reclamation
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Location: Aller Cross Garage, Barnstaple Road, South Molton, Devon, EX36 3RD, United Kingdom
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A heavy hand-carved stone mortar featuring a hollowed interior basin and natural moss growth along the weathered rim.
Stone Mortar believed to be from the 16th/17th Century
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A heavy hand-carved stone mortar featuring a hollowed interior basin and natural moss growth along the weathered rim.
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FAQs

Historically, stone mortars were heavy utilitarian vessels used alongside a pestle to crush, grind, and mix food grains, herbs, pigments, or medicinal ingredients in domestic and apothecary settings.

Early mortars were typically hand-chiselled from durable local stone varieties, including sandstone, granite, limestone, or marble, to withstand continuous impact and grinding.

Genuine early stone mortars exhibit irregular hand-chiselled tool marks, organic asymmetry, smooth wear patterns within the central cavity, and natural surface weathering from exposure to moisture.

An antique stone mortar can serve as a decorative focal point on a fireplace hearth, a rustic centerpiece on a large dining table, or a unique Planter for succulents and mosses.

To preserve stone antiquities, gently brush away loose debris with a soft-bristled brush and plain water, avoiding chemical detergents, harsh wire brushes, or high-pressure washing.
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