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Large 17th Century Wooden Mortar
For sale by Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
for sale €1,112     $1,207
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Large 17th Century Wooden Mortar

17th century
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Large 17th century sculptural wooden mortar

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40cm (15.75")
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Wooden Mortar to the 17th Century.

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SA1239081
Dealers Internal Reference
S00324
Description
Large 17th century sculptural wooden mortar
Height
40cm (15.75")
Date of Manufacture

Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd has dated this Antique Wooden Mortar to the 17th Century.

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SA1239081
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S00324
Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2023
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A large turned wooden mortar featuring incised linear bands and a thick pedestal base in a warm brown finish.
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Archive I A large turned wooden mortar featuring incised linear bands and a thick pedestal base in a warm brown finish.

Large 17th Century Wooden Mortar

Archive II A large turned wooden mortar featuring incised linear bands and a thick pedestal base in a warm brown finish. View II
Archive III A large turned wooden mortar featuring incised linear bands and a thick pedestal base in a warm brown finish. View III
Archive IV A large turned wooden mortar featuring incised linear bands and a thick pedestal base in a warm brown finish. View IV
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
Telephone 01263 734137
Location
1 Cromer Road
Aylsham
Norfolk
NR11 6HE
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
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Pearse Lukies Antiques Ltd
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Location: 1 Cromer Road, Aylsham, Norfolk, NR11 6HE, United Kingdom, , By appointment only.
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A large turned wooden mortar featuring incised linear bands and a thick pedestal base in a warm brown finish.
Large 17th century wooden mortar
Ref: SA1239081
A large turned wooden mortar featuring incised linear bands and a thick pedestal base in a warm brown finish.
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  • ObjectTreen Mortar
  • Period17th century
  • Style17th Century Folk Art
  • MaterialTurned Hardwood, Wood
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsTurned moulding, Incised linear bands, Pedestal base, Thick rim
  • SizeH 40 cm (16 in)

This large seventeenth-century treen mortar stands as a sculptural piece of folk art. Fashioned from turned hardwood with a warm brown finish, the vessel exhibits visible grain, a thick heavy rim, and a series of incised linear bands running horizontally around the upper and lower body. The piece rests upon a substantial pedestal base that displays raw bark texture along its lower edge alongside natural splits and signs of historic wear. Measuring 40 cm high, the mortar serves as a striking decorative focal point for a rustic farmhouse interior. Positioned atop a sideboard, this object brings organic texture and architectural form to modern living spaces. The deep central cavity and robust construction reflect traditional utilitarian design from the seventeenth century, while the weathered timber and turning details lend sculptural presence. Without hardware, upholstery, or glazed elements, the appeal rests entirely on the natural warmth of the wood and the turning craft. It integrates easily into traditional or contemporary settings where tactile materials take prominence.

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In the 17th century, wooden mortars were primary domestic and medical tools used for grinding spices, herbs, grain, and apothecary ingredients. Dense hardwoods were turned on a lathe to create durable vessels capable of withstanding heavy impact from a pestle.

Craftsmen typically selected dense, close-grained hardwoods such as oak, lignum vitae, elm, beech, or fruitwood. These timbers minimized splitting and resisted absorbing oils and liquids during daily culinary or medicinal preparation.

Authentic period examples demonstrate subtle asymmetries from hand-lathe turning, age-related shrinkage along the wood grain, and deep oxidised patination in unpolished crevices. Interior surfaces frequently display smooth wear or tool marks consistent with historic grinding.

Display the vessel as an accent object on a kitchen island, sideboard, or open shelving to introduce warm timber tones and historical character. It functions effectively as a sculptural standalone accent or paired with neutral ceramics.

Keep the wood dry and away from direct heat sources or high humidity to prevent cracking. Dust with a soft, dry cloth and occasionally apply a clear microcrystalline or beeswax polish to nourish the timber and maintain the surface patina.
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