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Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Brass, Chemist, Victorian
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Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Brass, Chemist, Victorian

19th century
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Victorian Brass Pestle and Mortar

Used in chemistry and would make a fabulous kitchen extra for all homes.

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Heavenly Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Mortar Pestle to the Victorian era.

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Victorian Brass Pestle and Mortar

Used in chemistry and would make a fabulous kitchen extra for all homes.

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Heavenly Antiques has dated this Victorian Brass Mortar Pestle to the Victorian era.

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Archive I A cast brass mortar with a flared upper rim and incised lines, shown alongside a turned brass pestle. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Brass, Chemist, Victorian

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A cast brass mortar with a flared upper rim and incised lines, shown alongside a turned brass pestle.
Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Brass, Chemist, Victorian
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A cast brass mortar with a flared upper rim and incised lines, shown alongside a turned brass pestle.
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  • ObjectMortar and Pestle
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialBrass
  • ColourWarm Gold
  • MotifsFlared rim, Incised concentric rings, Turned pestle handle, Stepped base

This Victorian apothecary mortar and pestle is made of cast brass with a warm gold colour and a polished metallic finish. The Victorian piece displays a flared upper rim, pairs of incised concentric rings encircling the body, and a stepped circular base. Resting inside the container is a matching pestle with a smoothly turned handle and a flared end. There are minor surface marks and abrasions visible across the metal surfaces from past use. Size-wise, the mortar stands 12 cm high with a 15 cm diameter top rim. Today, this traditional chemist equipment serves as a decorative accessory for a bookshelf, a gentleman's library, or a kitchen counter.

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A Victorian brass apothecary mortar and pestle is a two-part grinding set used by nineteenth-century chemists and pharmacists to crush dry ingredients, herbs, and chemical compounds into fine powders.

While mortars and pestles were manufactured from stone, marble, iron, and ceramic, brass was widely favoured in pharmaceutical settings due to its weight, durability, and resistance to shattering during vigorous grinding.

Authentic period pieces typically feature heavy cast brass construction, visible turned lathe lines, stepped bases, flared rims, and signs of natural surface oxidisation or minor wear inside the bowl from historical use.

This type of metalware object functions as a decorative accent on kitchen shelving, bookshelves, or sideboard tops, offering warm metallic tones that complement both traditional wood furniture and modern minimalist spaces.

Dust the surface regularly with a soft, dry cloth. To preserve the natural historical patina and surface oxidisation, avoid harsh chemical cleaners, or use a mild brass polish if a bright reflective finish is preferred.
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