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Large Marble Mortar
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Large Marble Mortar

18th century
Description

A large scale marble mortar with good patina.

Italian C18th

Height 23.5 cm ( 9 1/4”)

Width 37cm ( 14 1/2”)

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Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Marble Mortar to the 18th Century.

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Description
A large scale marble mortar with good patina.

Italian C18th

Height 23.5 cm ( 9 1/4”)

Width 37cm ( 14 1/2”)

Date of Manufacture

Martin Murray Antiques has dated this Antique Carved Marble Mortar to the 18th Century.

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SA1232714
Martin Murray Antiques
Martin Murray Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Dec 2024

Specialist in early furniture and works of art

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A large, hand-carved off-white marble mortar featuring tapered sides and prominent carved side lugs.
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Archive I A large, hand-carved off-white marble mortar featuring tapered sides and prominent carved side lugs.

Large Marble Mortar

Archive II A large, hand-carved off-white marble mortar featuring tapered sides and prominent carved side lugs. View II
Archive III A large, hand-carved off-white marble mortar featuring tapered sides and prominent carved side lugs. View III
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Martin Murray Antiques

Martin Murray Antiques
Telephone 07970 625359
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Suffolk
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/mmant
Verified Since Dec 2024
Items For Sale 48
Items Sold 89
Martin Murray Antiques
Martin Murray Antiques
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A large, hand-carved off-white marble mortar featuring tapered sides and prominent carved side lugs.
Large marble mortar
Ref: SA1232714
A large, hand-carved off-white marble mortar featuring tapered sides and prominent carved side lugs.
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  • ObjectKitchenware
  • Period18th century
  • StyleRustic Country
  • MaterialMarble, Stone
  • ColourOff-White
  • MotifsCarved side lugs, Tapered bowl, Natural marble veining, Thick rim

This eighteenth-century Italian rustic country mortar belongs to the kitchenware category and exhibits a robust rustic farmhouse design vibe. Fashioned from off-white stone and marble, the heavy bowl displays natural marble veining across its surface, a thick rim, and a weathered patina showing authentic signs of age and handling through surface marks and subtle surface wear. A carved side lug projects from the exterior wall, complementing the tapered bowl shape and the sturdy handles positioned on opposite sides. Measuring Height 23.5 cm by Width 37 cm, this substantial piece suits placement on a kitchen island or a rustic countertop where it functions as a striking decorative vessel or practical container. The neutral tone and tactile stone construction integrate smoothly into traditional or modern country kitchens, bringing historical character and tangible texture to an interior scheme.

FAQs

Historically, marble mortars were heavy kitchen or apothecary vessels used alongside a pestle to grind herbs, spices, pigments, or medicinal ingredients into powders and pastes.

Traditional mortars are carved from solid blocks of natural stone, such as marble or granite, featuring thick walls and protruding side lugs designed to assist with lifting and stabilisation during use.

Authentic pieces often display hand-carving marks, uneven hand-finished profiles, smooth wear in the interior basin from repeated use, and natural patination or discolouration consistent with age.

An antique marble mortar functions well as a practical centrepiece on a kitchen island, a catch-all bowl on a sideboard, or as a textured decorative accent in a contemporary space.

Clean the stone using a soft cloth, warm water, and a pH-neutral soap, avoiding acidic cleaners or harsh chemicals that can etch or dull the natural marble surface.
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