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An Antique Treen Apothecary & Snuff Mortar & Pestle - From Dr Reckless Collection
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An Antique Treen Apothecary & Snuff Mortar & Pestle - From Dr Reckless Collection

18th century
Description

An early to mid 1700s apothecary & snuff pestle and mortar from the Dr Reckless collection. Illustrated on page 270 of his book Nutmeg Graters, Pomanders & Spice Boxes.

The mortar is nicely turned with a close fitting pestle which has a carefully fitted metal grating piece to the base with cross over toothed blades.

A similar example is also illustrated in Pinto Plate 178D and described as English probably 18th century.

It measures 14.5cm h x 3cm w.

Physical Dimensions
Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
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Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

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SA917483
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An early to mid 1700s apothecary & snuff pestle and mortar from the Dr Reckless collection. Illustrated on page 270 of his book Nutmeg Graters, Pomanders & Spice Boxes.
The mortar is nicely turned with a close fitting pestle which has a carefully fitted metal grating piece to the base with cross over toothed blades.
Opus Antiques

A similar example is also illustrated in Pinto Plate 178D and described as English probably 18th century.

It measures 14.5cm h x 3cm w.

Height
14.5cm (5.71")
Width
3cm (1.18")
Depth
3cm (1.18")
Date of Manufacture

Opus Antiques has dated this piece to the 18th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA917483
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Antique treen, boxes & decorative georgian items

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