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A 17th Century Mortar
Oliveri Antiques Ltd
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A 17th Century Mortar

17th century
Description

A solid iron mortar pot initialled and dated 1669 ( appearance of an early repair on the lip edge )

Height 19cm

Width ( inc. Handles ) 27cm

Depth ( top diameter ) 23cm

Physical Dimensions
Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Declaration

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this 17th Century Bronze Mortar to the 17th Century.

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SA856546
Description
A solid iron mortar pot initialled and dated 1669 ( appearance of an early repair on the lip edge )

Height 19cm

Width ( inc. Handles ) 27cm

Depth ( top diameter ) 23cm

Height
19cm (7.48")
Width
27cm (10.63")
Depth
23cm (9.06")
Date of Manufacture

Oliveri Antiques Ltd has dated this 17th Century Bronze Mortar to the 17th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA856546
Oliveri Antiques Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2015
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A heavy dark metal 17th-century mortar featuring side lug handles and cast initials on the front wall.
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Archive I A heavy dark metal 17th-century mortar featuring side lug handles and cast initials on the front wall.

A 17th Century Mortar

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Oliveri Antiques Ltd
Telephone 07785 785 097 or 07585 440 614
Location
Oxfordshire
United Kingdom

By appointment only.
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/oliveri
Verified Since Jan 2015
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Oliveri Antiques Ltd
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A heavy dark metal 17th-century mortar featuring side lug handles and cast initials on the front wall.
A 17TH CENTURY MORTAR
Ref: SA856546
A heavy dark metal 17th-century mortar featuring side lug handles and cast initials on the front wall.
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FAQs

During the 17th century, mortars were essential utilitarian vessels used in apothecaries, medical practices, and domestic kitchens for grinding herbs, spices, and chemical compounds into fine powders or pastes.

Period mortars were predominantly sand-cast using copper alloys such as bronze or brass, as well as cast iron, selected for their density, durability, and resistance to repeated impact.

Authentic pieces typically feature thick cast walls, irregularity from historic sand-casting processes, hand-carved initials or dates, side lug handles, and a dark surface oxidisation or patina built up over centuries.

An antique mortar functions as a sculptural accent on a sideboard top, bookshelf, or kitchen counter, adding historical texture and weight alongside stone, wood, or contemporary glassware.

Dust regularly with a soft cloth and avoid abrasive chemicals or harsh metal polishes that remove the historic patina; a light application of microcrystalline wax preserves the surface finish.
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