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Large Turned Mortar and Pestle

Offered by: Jeffrey Tillou Antiques

Description
Large Turned and Carved Mortar and Pestle
Probably English, second half of the 18th c.
Lignum Vitae.
Excellent condition, expected wear from age and use.
In an impressive size, this mortar and pestle has wonderful figuring to the dense lignum vitae. Appears to retain the original pestle.

Dimensions: 9 ¾” h. (mortar), 7 ¾” dia.

Item ID: FA-TREEN 383

More Information

Origin:	England
Period:	18th Century
Materials:	Turned Lignum Vitae
Condition:	Good.
Styles / Movements:	Americana, Traditional, Colonial
Patterns:	Handmade
Dealer Reference #:	FA-TREEN 383
Incollect Reference #:	746983

Dimensions

H.	9.75 in;	Diam.	7.75 in;
H.	24.77 cm;	Diam.	19.69 cm;

Message from Seller:

Jeffrey Tillou Antiques was established in 1992. The three story historic building located “on the green” in Litchfield, features an extensive inventory of Americana from the 18th and early 19th centuries. Here you will find an extraordinary collection of furniture, folk art, weathervanes, sculpture, Oriental carpets, and related decorative pieces as well as distinctive European furniture and original works of art.