Large Solid Walnut Mortar, Hand Carved, 19th Century Turned Boxwood Pestle

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Object description :

"Large Solid Walnut Mortar, Hand Carved, 19th Century Turned Boxwood Pestle"

Probably the mortar of a Herbalist, to prepare fragile dried plants….
Period: 19th century. High hand-carved wooden mortar, with four buttresses, truncated cone, top shape, in a wood so well chosen that, despite its great size, there is not a crack, and that patina is smooth and remarkable.
We are joining a double pestle of turned boxwood, from same period, which has a crack (easy to hide)
23cm x 17.5cm, weight: 1.7kg.
Mortar in excellent condition.
This item is for immediate purchase, payable by credit card or paypal.
- eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233. Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.

Price: 320 €

Artist: Art Populaire
Period: 19th century
Style: Louis Philippe, Charles 10th
Condition: Excellent condition

Material: Solid wood
Diameter: 23cm
Height: 17,5cm

Reference: 1442989