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Huge Antique Bronze Mortar & Pestle 25cm Diameter
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Huge Antique Bronze Mortar & Pestle 25cm Diameter

19th century
Sold 24 July 2025 · Lee Sherman Antiques
This “Huge Antique Bronze Mortar & Pestle 25cm Diameter” found a buyer.

It was listed by Lee Sherman Antiques. Sold pieces stay on Sellingantiques as a record of what has passed through, and the next one is rarely far away.

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Huge Antique Bronze Mortar & Pestle 25cm Diameter, exceptional size and incredible weight. I have sat it next to a standard size example in one of the photos. Incredibly substantial, highly decorative with the largest pestle I have ever seen or held.

Great colour and decoration and offered in very good condition with the usual dings and wear consistent with age.

Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Mortar and Pestle to the 19th Century.

Physical Dimensions
Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
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SA965785
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Description
Huge Antique Bronze Mortar & Pestle 25cm Diameter, exceptional size and incredible weight. I have sat it next to a standard size example in one of the photos. Incredibly substantial, highly decorative with the largest pestle I have ever seen or held.
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Great colour and decoration and offered in very good condition with the usual dings and wear consistent with age.
Lee Sherman Antiques
Date of Manufacture

Lee Sherman Antiques has dated this Antique Bronze Mortar and Pestle to the 19th Century.

Height
21cm (8.27")
Width
25cm (9.84")
Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA965785
Lee Sherman Antiques
Lee Sherman Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Oct 2019

Sourcing beautiful antiques & collectables from the past three hundred years!

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A large antique bronze mortar and pestle featuring cast mask motifs and decorative bands rests on a white surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO
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Archive I A large antique bronze mortar and pestle featuring cast mask motifs and decorative bands rests on a white surface. SOLD6+ MONTHS AGO

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Location: St Albans, Hertfordshire, United Kingdom
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A large antique bronze mortar and pestle featuring cast mask motifs and decorative bands rests on a white surface.
Huge Antique Bronze Mortar & Pestle 25cm Diameter
Ref: SA965785
A large antique bronze mortar and pestle featuring cast mask motifs and decorative bands rests on a white surface.
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  • ObjectDecorative Vessels
  • Period19th century
  • StyleRenaissance Revival
  • MaterialBronze
  • ColourAntique Gold
  • MotifsMascaron motifs, Swag garlands, Fluted bands
  • SizeH 21 cm (8 in) x W 25 cm (10 in)

Bronze mortars and pestles have been utilised for centuries by apothecaries, herbalists, and in domestic kitchens for grinding and crushing substances, often doubling as decorative works of art in wealthy households.

These pieces were traditionally cast in bronze, brass, or bell metal using sand-casting or lost-wax techniques, often featuring heavy wall construction to withstand repeated impact and grinding.

Authentic pieces typically exhibit natural patination, casting flaws indicative of historical manufacturing techniques, wear consistent with age, and specific stylistic motifs corresponding to particular periods.

They can be displayed as sculptural objects on open shelving, sideboards, or coffee tables, serving as focal points that introduce historical texture and metallic warmth to a contemporary space.

Preservation requires gentle dusting with a soft cloth and avoiding abrasive cleaning agents or harsh polishes to maintain the historical patina and protect the metal surface.
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