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Treen Walnut Pestle and Mortar
Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd
for sale €216     $235
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Treen Walnut Pestle and Mortar

19th century
Description

A beautifully turned, 19th cent fruitwood pestle and mortar, this is in excellent original condition and retains all its old colour and polished surface. Sizes: Mortar: 6 ¼ “(15cms) diameter, 6 ½ “(17cms) high. Pestle: 8 ¾ “(22cms) long. Date circa 1860.

Physical Dimensions
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Declaration

Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Antique Treen Pestle Mortar to the 19th Century.

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SA939998
Dealers Notes

Michael Armson has been buying and selling antiques for over 50 years and can promise the same high quality of service to all customers, both old and new, that he has always been pleased to give.

Please do not hesitate to contact me by email: armsonantiques@gmail.com or by phone: 07860 910034 with any questions or queries on any article.

I normally deliver articles of furniture personally. I have an excellent network of carriers for deliveries further afield and abroad when required I am very experienced at packing and posting smaller items to any part of the UK , Europe and worldwide. Please do not hesitate to contact me for any help required.

Description
A beautifully turned, 19th cent fruitwood pestle and mortar, this is in excellent original condition and retains all its old colour and polished surface. Sizes: Mortar: 6 ¼ “(15cms) diameter, 6 ½ “(17cms) high. Pestle: 8 ¾ “(22cms) long. Date circa 1860.
Height
17cm (6.69")
Width
15cm (5.91")
Depth
15cm (5.91")
Date of Manufacture

Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd has dated this Antique Treen Pestle Mortar to the 19th Century.

Reference Numbers
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SA939998
Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd
Sellingantiques verified Since Jan 2007
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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd Profile Page

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Michael Armson (Antiques) Ltd
Telephone 07860 910 034
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Leighton Buzzard
Bedfordshire
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/ma
Verified Since Jan 2007
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A turned walnut treen mortar with a moulded rim and base, accompanied by a matching turned wooden pestle.
Treen walnut pestle and mortar
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A turned walnut treen mortar with a moulded rim and base, accompanied by a matching turned wooden pestle.
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Treen refers to small, hand-crafted functional wooden items made for domestic or apothecary use prior to mass manufacturing. A wooden pestle and mortar was primarily utilised in historic kitchens and pharmacies for grinding herbs, spices, and dried botanical materials.

Dense hardwoods such as walnut, lignum vitae, boxwood, and beech were selected due to their strength and resistance to splintering during impact. These objects were typically turned on a lathe from a single solid piece of timber.

Authentic pieces display subtle signs of age such as slight shrinkage across the wood grain, turnery tool marks from historic hand-lathes, smooth wear inside the grinding bowl, and a rich surface patina developed through decades of handling.

Position the piece as a sculptural object on a kitchen island, open pantry shelving, or a dining sideboard. The natural timber tones provide visual warmth and historical contrast within both modern rustic and traditional settings.

Dust the item with a soft dry cloth and keep it away from direct heat sources and standing water. Occasional applications of natural beeswax polish preserve the wood grain and protect the surface finish without causing damage.
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