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Large 19th Century Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France
Located in Dallas, TX
During antiquity, mortars and pestles were used to grind up herbs for cooking or by pharmacists to
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone, Marble

Large 19th Century Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France
Large 19th Century Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France

Large 19th Century Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France

$1,400
Circa 1800 French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
France. The original use of a mortar and pestle was to aid pharmacists in crushing herbs into powder for
Category

Antique Early 1800s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Circa 1800 French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle
Circa 1800 French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle

Circa 1800 French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle

$980
19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French cast iron mortar with pestle is a compelling relic of traditional
Category

Antique 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle
19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle

19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle

$395
Deep Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
The original use of a mortar and pestle was to aid pharmacists in crushing herbs into powder for
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Deep Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France, 19th Century
Deep Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France, 19th Century

Deep Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France, 19th Century

$580
Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
During antiquity, mortars and pestles were used to grind up herbs for cooking or by pharmacists to
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone, Marble

Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century

Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century

$980
Antique Pharmacy Mortar with Pestle, France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
The original use of a mortar and pestle was to aid pharmacists in crushing herbs into powder for
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Antique Pharmacy Mortar with Pestle, France, 19th Century
Antique Pharmacy Mortar with Pestle, France, 19th Century

Antique Pharmacy Mortar with Pestle, France, 19th Century

$680
19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle
Located in High Point, NC
Step back into a time of artisanal craft with this 19th-century French Cast Iron Mortar with Pestle
Category

Antique 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle
19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle

19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle

$395
19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle
Located in High Point, NC
This 19th Century French cast iron mortar with pestle is a superb example of both utility and
Category

Antique 19th Century French Jars

Materials

Iron

19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle
19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle

19th Century French Cast Iron Mortar With Pestle

$1,595
19th Century Large Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Located in Casteren, NL
Heavy, large mortar and pestle made from cast iron. Originates France, dating circa 1850
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Scientific Instruments

19th Century Large Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
19th Century Large Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

19th Century Large Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle

$1,011
Early 20th Century French Bronze Mortar and Pestle with Masks Motif
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This French solid bronze mortar from the turn of the 20th century boasts its original eleven inch
Category

Antique Early 1900s French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Early 20th Century French Bronze Mortar and Pestle with Masks Motif
Early 20th Century French Bronze Mortar and Pestle with Masks Motif

Early 20th Century French Bronze Mortar and Pestle with Masks Motif

$395
Oversized French 18th Century Carved and Hammered Stone Mortar with Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
More information coming soon… Mortars and pestles, such as this large one from the 1700s, would
Category

Antique 18th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Oversized French 18th Century Carved and Hammered Stone Mortar with Pestle
Oversized French 18th Century Carved and Hammered Stone Mortar with Pestle

Oversized French 18th Century Carved and Hammered Stone Mortar with Pestle

$3,500
French Walnut Second Quarter of the 19th Century Mortar and Pestle
Located in Atlanta, GA
Both the mortar and pestle turned on a lathe and featuring string line decoration.
Category

Antique 1840s French Urns

Materials

Walnut

French Walnut Second Quarter of the 19th Century Mortar and Pestle
French Walnut Second Quarter of the 19th Century Mortar and Pestle

French Walnut Second Quarter of the 19th Century Mortar and Pestle

$985
Antique Belgian Metal Mortar with Pestle
Located in High Point, NC
This antique metal mortar with a pestle was made in Belgium and displays a beautifully weathered
Category

Antique Early 1900s Belgian French Provincial Decorative Bowls

Materials

Brass

Antique Belgian Metal Mortar with Pestle
Antique Belgian Metal Mortar with Pestle

Antique Belgian Metal Mortar with Pestle

$295
French Steel Mortar and Pestle, Louis XIII Period, Early 18th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
From the Louis XIII period and forged or steel, the mortar with a flared top, ring decorations, and
Category

Antique 1690s French Louis XIII Architectural Elements

French Steel Mortar and Pestle, Louis XIII Period, Early 18th Century
French Steel Mortar and Pestle, Louis XIII Period, Early 18th Century

French Steel Mortar and Pestle, Louis XIII Period, Early 18th Century

$1,720
Large Late 19th Century French Black Marble Mortar and Beechwood Pestle
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This large black marble mortar from the nineteenth century is made from a single block of marble
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Large Late 19th Century French Black Marble Mortar and Beechwood Pestle
Large Late 19th Century French Black Marble Mortar and Beechwood Pestle

Large Late 19th Century French Black Marble Mortar and Beechwood Pestle

$595
A Late 19th Century Wooden Mortar and Pestle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
A mortar and pestle carved from wood with banding detail. Originating from France c. 1880.
Category

Antique 19th Century French Late Victorian Jars

Materials

Wood

A Late 19th Century Wooden Mortar and Pestle
A Late 19th Century Wooden Mortar and Pestle

A Late 19th Century Wooden Mortar and Pestle

$1,675
Mortar and Pestle on Column - SOLD
Located in Atlanta, GA
Mortar and Pestle on custom made column ,sold together.
Category

French Decorative Objects

Materials

Iron

Mortar and Pestle on Column - SOLD
Mortar and Pestle on Column - SOLD

Mortar and Pestle on Column - SOLD

$3,950
Carved and Turned Boxwood Wooden Mortar and Pestle, France, Early 19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
The hollowed branch carved to form the mortar, length of the turned pestle is 8 inches, both made
Category

Antique 1830s French Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Boxwood

Carved and Turned Boxwood Wooden Mortar and Pestle, France, Early 19th Century
Carved and Turned Boxwood Wooden Mortar and Pestle, France, Early 19th Century

Carved and Turned Boxwood Wooden Mortar and Pestle, France, Early 19th Century

$985
French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully worn and patinated marble mortar with a pouring funnel on one corner, length of pestle
Category

Antique 1840s French Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

Materials

Marble

French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle, Mid-19th Century
French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle, Mid-19th Century

French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle, Mid-19th Century

$2,120 / set
French Porcelaine de Paris Mortar and Pestle with Hand-Painted Floral Décor
By Porcelaine de Paris
Located in Atlanta, GA
A French Porcelaine de Paris mortar and pestle from the 20th century, hand-painted with coat of
Category

20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Porcelain

French Porcelaine de Paris Mortar and Pestle with Hand-Painted Floral Décor
French Porcelaine de Paris Mortar and Pestle with Hand-Painted Floral Décor

French Porcelaine de Paris Mortar and Pestle with Hand-Painted Floral Décor

$125
Mid-19th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
Grind spices in your kitchen with this beautifully carved, antique mortar. Crafted in France circa
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Gothic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Mid-19th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle
Mid-19th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle

Mid-19th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle

$375
Mid-18th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
Grind spices in your kitchen with this beautifully carved, antique mortar; crafted in France, circa
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Gothic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Mid-18th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle
Mid-18th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle

Mid-18th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle

$475
Mid-19th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
Grind spices in your kitchen with this beautifully carved, antique mortar; crafted in France, circa
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Mid-19th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle
Mid-19th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle

Mid-19th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle

$475
Mid-19th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
Grind spices in your kitchen with this beautifully carved, antique mortar; crafted in France, circa
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century French Gothic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Mid-19th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle
Mid-19th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle

Mid-19th Century French Carved Patinated Bronze Mortar with Pestle

$475
Collection of 18 Mortars and Pestles from a College Professor
Located in Atlanta, GA
A collection of 18 mortars and pestles of various shapes and sizes from the 18th and 19th century
Category

Antique 19th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Brass, Bronze

Collection of 18 Mortars and Pestles from a College Professor
Collection of 18 Mortars and Pestles from a College Professor

Collection of 18 Mortars and Pestles from a College Professor

$5,250
Late 19th Century Treen Pestle and Mortar
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Well patinated pestle and mortar, France, circa 1880.  
Category

Antique Late 19th Century French More Folk Art

Materials

Wood

Late 19th Century Treen Pestle and Mortar
Late 19th Century Treen Pestle and Mortar

Late 19th Century Treen Pestle and Mortar

$742 / set
Large Antique Gray Marble Mortar with Pestle from France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
collection of a former pharmacist in Rouen, France. The original use of a mortar and pestle was to aid
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Large Antique Gray Marble Mortar with Pestle from France, 19th Century
Large Antique Gray Marble Mortar with Pestle from France, 19th Century

Large Antique Gray Marble Mortar with Pestle from France, 19th Century

$1,200
Small Early 18th Century White Marble Mortar with Pestle from France
Located in Dallas, TX
collection of a former pharmacist in Rouen, France. The original use of a mortar and pestle was to aid
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Small Early 18th Century White Marble Mortar with Pestle from France
Small Early 18th Century White Marble Mortar with Pestle from France

Small Early 18th Century White Marble Mortar with Pestle from France

$620
Set of 2 Carrara Marble Mortars and Their Pestles, French Work, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 2 Carrara mortars and their pestles are made of carved marble. This is a French work
Category

Antique 1780s French Romantic Urns

Materials

Marble

Set of 2 Carrara Marble Mortars and Their Pestles, French Work, 18th Century
Set of 2 Carrara Marble Mortars and Their Pestles, French Work, 18th Century

Set of 2 Carrara Marble Mortars and Their Pestles, French Work, 18th Century

$3,510
French Primitive Carved Walnut Mortar and Pestle, 18th Century or Earlier
Located in Atlanta, GA
carved walnut basin with appendage for anchoring, the accompanying pestle turned and carved
Category

Antique Early 18th Century French Primitive Primitives

French Primitive Carved Walnut Mortar and Pestle, 18th Century or Earlier
French Primitive Carved Walnut Mortar and Pestle, 18th Century or Earlier

French Primitive Carved Walnut Mortar and Pestle, 18th Century or Earlier

$1,080
French 18th-19th Century Apothecary Mortar in Black Marble with its Metal Pestle
Located in London, GB
Exceptional and rare, early 19th-century large black marble apothecary mortar with ears and spout
Category

Antique Mid-18th Century French Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite, Marble

French 18th-19th Century Apothecary Mortar in Black Marble with its Metal Pestle
French 18th-19th Century Apothecary Mortar in Black Marble with its Metal Pestle

French 18th-19th Century Apothecary Mortar in Black Marble with its Metal Pestle

$1,889
French Mortar and Pestle
Located in New York, NY
A substantial French stone mortar and pestle set, circa late-20th century, France. Mortar is a
Category

Late 20th Century French Modern Barware

Materials

Stone, Marble

French Mortar and Pestle
French Mortar and Pestle

French Mortar and Pestle

$925
Large French Mortar and Pestle
Located in Houston, TX
This is a generous size marble composition mortar and pestle from France. The pestle has a wood
Category

Early 20th Century French Serving Bowls

Materials

Composition

Large French Mortar and Pestle
Large French Mortar and Pestle

Large French Mortar and Pestle

$1,400
French Stone Mortar with Fruitwood Pestle from the 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A handsome French mortar and pestle from the 19th century, featuring a turned pestle of fruitwood
Category

Antique 19th Century French Serving Pieces

Materials

Stone

French Stone Mortar with Fruitwood Pestle from the 19th Century
French Stone Mortar with Fruitwood Pestle from the 19th Century

French Stone Mortar with Fruitwood Pestle from the 19th Century

$795
19th Century Stone Mortar and Wood Pestle, France
Located in Houston, TX
This is a hand carved stone mortar and wood pestle from France. Mortars and pestles were used in
Category

Antique 19th Century French More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Stone

19th Century Stone Mortar and Wood Pestle, France
19th Century Stone Mortar and Wood Pestle, France

19th Century Stone Mortar and Wood Pestle, France

$525
Mortar and Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
An early 20th century French white marble and pestle. The pestle has a wood handle and a stone base
Category

Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Mortar and Pestle
Mortar and Pestle

Mortar and Pestle

$330
Porcelain Mortar and Pestle from France
Located in Houston, TX
Found in France, these heavy porcelain mortar and pestles were once used in French pharmacies for
Category

Early 20th Century French Other Porcelain

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Porcelain Mortar and Pestle from France
Porcelain Mortar and Pestle from France

Porcelain Mortar and Pestle from France

$350
Brass Mortar and Pestle
Located in New York, NY
French brass mortar and pestle. Heavy European bell weight brass. Dimension: Pot is 5" H x 4.5" W
Category

Antique 19th Century French Jars

Brass Mortar and Pestle
Brass Mortar and Pestle

Brass Mortar and Pestle

$375
Heavy French Bronze Pestle and Mortar
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Heavy French bronze pestle and mortar A good pair and ready for your kitchen The mortar is
Category

Antique Mid-19th Century Country Urns

Materials

Bronze

Heavy French Bronze Pestle and Mortar
Heavy French Bronze Pestle and Mortar

Heavy French Bronze Pestle and Mortar

$446
Large Mortar and Pestle
Located in New Orleans, LA
This is a fine example of an ancient tool still in use today. The bowl (mortar) is made of hard
Category

Antique 19th Century French More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Stone

Large Mortar and Pestle
Large Mortar and Pestle

Large Mortar and Pestle

$1,280
Large Porcelain Mortar and Pestle from France
Located in Houston, TX
A generous porcelain mortar and pestle from France. The porcelain surface of the mortar is in
Category

20th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Porcelain, Wood

Large Porcelain Mortar and Pestle from France
Large Porcelain Mortar and Pestle from France

Large Porcelain Mortar and Pestle from France

$600
Large Mortar and Pestle from France
Located in Houston, TX
A generous porcelain mortar and pestle from France. The wooden handle on the 11.5 inch porcelain
Category

Antique 19th Century Serving Bowls

Large Mortar and Pestle from France
Large Mortar and Pestle from France

Large Mortar and Pestle from France

$500
Black Mortar and Handturned Pestle
Located in South Salem, NY
Black Marble Mortar 1790, with later wood turned pestle. pestle 12" height x 2" diameter.
Category

Antique 1790s French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone

Black Mortar and Handturned Pestle
Black Mortar and Handturned Pestle

Black Mortar and Handturned Pestle

$650
Rather Large 19th Century French Limestone Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
A rather large 19th century French carved limestone mortar and pestle with two handles on opposite
Category

Antique 19th Century French Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Limestone

Rather Large 19th Century French Limestone Mortar and Pestle
Rather Large 19th Century French Limestone Mortar and Pestle

Rather Large 19th Century French Limestone Mortar and Pestle

$1,800
Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This small marble mortar and wooden pestle is from France and dates to the 19th century. It is made
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France
Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France

Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France

$460
Petit French Stone Mortar with Wood Pestle
Located in Rümmingen, BW
A petit antique French mortar with a smooth surface and great patina, the perfect accent piece in
Category

Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

Materials

Stone, Limestone, Marble

Petit French Stone Mortar with Wood Pestle
Petit French Stone Mortar with Wood Pestle

Petit French Stone Mortar with Wood Pestle

$416
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French bronze mortar and pestle, original patina, early 19th century. Pharmacy or herbalist antique
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

$395
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French bronze mortar and pestle, original patina, early 19th century. Pharmacy or herbalist antique
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

$395
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French bronze mortar and pestle, original patina, early 19th century. Pharmacy or herbalist antique
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

$395
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French bronze mortar and pestle, original Patina, early 19th century. Pharmacy or Herbalist antique
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

$495
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French bronze mortar and pestle, original patina, early 19th century. Pharmacy or herbalist antique
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

$350
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French bronze mortar and pestle, original patina, early 19th century. Pharmacy or herbalist antique
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

$325
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French bronze mortar and pestle, original patina, early 19th century. Pharmacy or herbalist antique
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

$350
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
Located in Savannah, GA
French bronze mortar and pestle, original patina, early 19th century. Pharmacy or herbalist antique
Category

Antique Early 19th Century French Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century
French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

French Bronze Mortar and Pestle, Original Patina, Early 19th Century

$375
Antique Bronze Mortar with Pestle, France, 18th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
This bronze mortar and pestle are from 18th century, France. The mortar has very little
Category

Antique 18th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Antique Bronze Mortar with Pestle, France, 18th Century
Antique Bronze Mortar with Pestle, France, 18th Century

Antique Bronze Mortar with Pestle, France, 18th Century

$520
Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Although the first mortars and pestles date back to Stone Age cooking, during more recent centuries
Category

Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Stone, Marble

Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century

Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century

$980
White Marble Mortar with Pestle, French, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This mortar is made of white marble with a wooden pestle. This is a French work made in 18th
Category

Antique 18th Century French Empire Urns

Materials

Marble

White Marble Mortar with Pestle, French, 18th Century
White Marble Mortar with Pestle, French, 18th Century

White Marble Mortar with Pestle, French, 18th Century

$1,166
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French Mortar And Pestle For Sale on 1stDibs

Find many varieties of an authentic French mortar and pestle available at 1stDibs. Each French mortar and pestle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using wood, stone and metal. Whether you’re looking for an older or newer French mortar and pestle, there are earlier versions available from the 18th Century and newer variations made as recently as the 20th Century. A French mortar and pestle, designed in the Empire, Mid-Century Modern or Neoclassical style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.

How Much is a French Mortar And Pestle?

Prices for a French mortar and pestle start at $185 and top out at $5,750 with the average selling for $580.
Questions About French Mortar And Pestle
  • What is the best mortar and pestle?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021
    The best mortar and pestle may vary depending upon your individual needs. This ancient kitchen accessory is not only a collector’s item but also a sturdy choice for your grinding needs. Shop a wide range of mortars and pestles on 1stDibs today.
  • What is the purpose of a pestle and mortar?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    The purpose of a mortar and pestle is to grind and mash items. In kitchens, people use them to prepare fresh herbs. Pharmacists and scientists may utilize them to break crystals and other substances into powders. On 1stDibs, shop a range of antique and vintage mortar and pestle sets.
  • Are wooden mortar and pestles good?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023
    Whether wooden mortar and pestles are good is largely a matter of personal opinion. Some people like the feel of wood or appreciate how a wooden set looks displayed in their kitchen. On 1stDibs, shop a selection of mortar and pestle sets.
  • Are mortar and pestles still used?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Yes. Mortar and pestles, which have been used since the Stone Age, are still used today by cooks, herbalists and pharmacists. The mortar is a bowl made of wood, ceramic, stone, or metal, and the pestle is a club-shaped instrument used to scrape, press and grind ingredients into the desired consistency. Shop a collection of antique, vintage and modern mortar and pestles from top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • What is the best material for a mortar and pestle?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021
    The best material for a mortar and pestle is a solid stone, such as granite or marble. The enormous weight of these stone mortars and pestles will break down the materials, and they will be able to withstand years of pounding and grinding before needing to be replaced. Shop a range of antique and vintage mortars and pestles on 1stDibs.
  • What is the best kind of mortar and pestle?
    1 Answer
    1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021
    The best kind of mortar and pestle is really a matter of preference. The most suitable option for general use would be one made from a solid stone material such as granite or marble. Shop a range of marble mortars and pestles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.
  • Which stone is best for a mortar and pestle?
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    1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022
    Which stone is the best for a mortar and pestle is largely a matter of personal opinion. Both granite and marble can produce durable sets. Some manufacturers also produce them out of stainless steel. You'll find a collection of antique mortar and pestles on 1stDibs.

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