Large Mortar And Pestle
African Pestle
Mortar
Located in London, Charterhouse Square
Large mortar and pestle from late 19th to early 20th century, carved from single piece of wood
Category
Early 20th Century Mounted Objects
Materials
Wood
European Antique Pestle and Mortar in Brass
Located in London, GB
rounded ends. Large mortar and pestle sets such as this were used for food and apothecary purposes. The
Category
Early 20th Century European Vases
Materials
Brass
Antique Large Wood American Mortar and Pestle.
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large wood antique American mortar and pestle.
Early rare turned wood footed mortar and pestle
Category
Antique Late 19th Century North American Country Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Large Heavy Brass Gothic Pestle and Mortar
Located in Godshill, Isle of Wight
Large Heavy Brass Gothic Pestle and Mortar
An unusual pair and very heavy probably made for the
Category
Antique Early 1900s Gothic Revival Decorative Dishes and Vide-Poche
Materials
Brass
Large Antique Wooden American Mortar and Pestle
By Berber Tribes of Morocco
Located in Moreno Valley, CA
Large wood antique American mortar and pestle.
Early 19th c. Americana turned wood footed mortar
Category
Early 20th Century Moroccan Folk Art Tribal Art
Materials
Wood
Large Vintage Wooden African Mortar
Pestle With Brass Rivets
Located in Esbjerg, DK
Extra large 3-legged African Mortar with matching pestle. Decorated with copper leaves and an
Category
20th Century Tribal Umbrella Stands
Materials
Fruitwood
Large English 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle, England
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
A Large 17th-18th Century Lignum Vitae English Mortar and Pestle. Lignum Vitae is one of the worlds
Category
Antique Mid-17th Century British Folk Art Sculptures and Carvings
Materials
Wood
Very Large Early 19th Century American Carved Wood Mortar and Pestle
Located in Rochester, NY
Amazing early American mortar and pestle. Possibly Native American. Hand carved hardwood from a
Category
Antique Early 19th Century American Vases
Materials
Wood, Hardwood
Large Antique Mortar
Pestle, English, Ceramic, Beech, Apothecary, Edwardian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a large antique mortar & pestle. An English, apothecary or country kitchen grinding set in
Category
Early 20th Century British Edwardian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
$1,337 / set
H 5.12 in W 10.04 in D 11.23 in
Vintage English Pestle and Mortar Oversized, English 1890s
Located in South Salem, NY
This impressive large cast iron mortar and pestle from late 19th-century England is a testament to
Category
Antique Late 19th Century English Decorative Bowls
Materials
Iron
A Very Large Primitive Hand-Carved Antique Wooden Bowl Mortar and Pestle
Located in Llanbrynmair, GB
as a decorative display piece or as a large fruit bowl, this mortar and pestle adds a rustic charm to
Category
Antique 19th Century African Primitive Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Large French Antique Cast iron Mortar with Pestle, Circa 1800
Located in Dallas, TX
1800 and features a large wooden pestle (16 inches tall with a diameter of 2 ¾) with a lovely honey hue
Category
Antique Early 1800s French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Metal, Iron
Antique Solid Bronze Brass Large German Apothecary Mortar with Pestle - 2 Pcs
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique Solid Bronze Brass Large German Apothecary Mortar with Pestle - 2 Pcs with Great Authentic
Category
Antique Late 19th Century Unknown Primitive Serving Pieces
Materials
Bronze
$480
H 4.75 in W 5.5 in D 5.5 in
Mortar with Inscriptions. Bronze, Spain, 1823
Located in Madrid, ES
heads as handles), a large pestle and mortar in the Hispanic Pharmacy Museum of the Complutense
Category
Antique 1820s Spanish Neoclassical Revival Scientific Instruments
Materials
Bronze
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Antique Oversized Mortar and Pestle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large mortar and pestle from late 19th to early 20th century, carved from single piece of wood
Category
Early 20th Century Mexican Arts and Crafts More Furniture and Collectibles
18th Century Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle Mounted on Stump
Located in Asheville, NC
18th century unusually large cast iron mortar and pestle on a rough hewn tree stump with leather
Category
Antique Mid-18th Century French Jars
Materials
Iron
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
Grand Vintage Molcajete
Located in Dallas, TX
Extra large, Grand Vintage Molcajete. A molcajete is a large mortar and pestle made from volcanic
Category
21st Century and Contemporary Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
Large Antique Mortar and Pestle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large wooden mortar and pestle with wrought iron strap. This mortar was used for grinding grain and
Category
Antique 19th Century Belarusian More Furniture and Collectibles
Materials
Pine
Large Antique French Iron Mortar and Pestle
Located in Houston, TX
Late 18th-early 19th century French mortar and pestle of iron or bronze.
Extremely heavy
Category
Antique Late 18th Century French Renaissance Scientific Instruments
Large Merchant Store Display Mortar and Pestle, Advertising
Located in Hamilton, Ontario
Merchant store display mortar and pestle, circa 1890. The mortar sits on a Stand so it's two pieces
Category
Antique Late 19th Century More Furniture and Collectibles
Large Vintage Decorative Wood Mortar and Pestle Bowl
Located in Old Town Orange, CA
Vintage wood Mortar and Pestle bowl set.
Accessories not included.
Size: 6.5”D x 6” H.
Category
20th Century Decorative Bowls
Materials
Wood
Large Gray Marble Mortar and Pestle from France, 1800s
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
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 Antique Mortar and Pestle, English Ceramic, Apothecary, Cookery, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle. An English, ceramic and beech apothecary or cookery aid
Category
Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Ceramics
Materials
Ceramic, Beech
H 5.12 in W 10.83 in D 10.24 in
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 Antique Gray Marble Mortar with Pestle from France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
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 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 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 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 19th Century Cast Iron Mortar and Pestle
Located in Doylestown, PA
A large Civil War era Industrial mortar and pestle, circa 1860, in cast iron, with great untouched
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century American Bowls and Baskets
Materials
Iron
Large Prohibition Era Coors Porcelain Mortar and Pestle
Located in New Windsor, NY
Large Coors Prohibition Era porcelain mortar and pestle. A larger example that looks fantastic
Category
Vintage 1920s American Art Deco Serving Bowls
Materials
Porcelain
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
Large Scale Antique Heavy Ceramic Mortar and Two Pestles
Located in Bridgeport, CT
Large scale antique heavy ceramic mortar and two pestles along with two wooden handled ceramic
Category
Antique 19th Century Rustic Scientific Instruments
Materials
Ceramic
Antique mortar and pestle
Located in Los Angeles, CA
Large wooden mortar and pestle.
Category
Antique Mid-19th Century Figurative Sculptures
Materials
Reclaimed Wood
Extra Large Apothecary Porcelain Mortar and Partially Wooden Pestle
Located in Doornspijk, NL
Extra large porcelain mortar with pestle made of porcelain and wood.
A wonderful accent piece in
Category
Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces
Materials
Marble
Antique Brass Mortar and Pestle, Circa 1900-1920
Located in New Orleans, LA
Large antique brass mortar and pestle, Circa 1900-1920
Used in both household Kitchens and
Category
Early 20th Century Scientific Instruments
Materials
Brass
Very Large 19th Century French Carrara Marble Mortar and Alder Wood Pestle
Located in Fayetteville, AR
This large marble mortar from the nineteenth century is made from a single block of Carrara marble
Category
Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Carrara Marble
Vintage Islamic Bronze Mortar with Silver and Copper Inlay, Tunisia
Located in Esbjerg, DK
A large decorative Mortar and accompanying Pestle. The mortar is made from solid hand-engraved
Category
Vintage 1960s Tunisian Mid-Century Modern More Dining and Entertaining
Materials
Bronze
Large Mortar and Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
Large Mortar and Pestle resembling a Brazilian Pilão, which was used to grind coffee beans .
Category
20th Century Unknown Folk Art Sculptures
Materials
Wood
Large Brass Mortar
Pestle
Located in Toronto, ON
Large mortar and pestle. Fabricated in brass with zinc welding. Red glass details on three sides
Category
Antique 19th Century Unknown Victorian Decorative Objects
Materials
Brass, Zinc
Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Wichita, KS
Large marble mortar and pestle with wooden handle.
Category
Vintage 1920s Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Mortar Bowl and Pestle
Located in Madison, WI
Large stone mortar bowl and pestle has an exquisite layering of earthen colors as if it were hewn
Category
Early 20th Century American Serving Bowls
Materials
Stone
William and Mary Large Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle
Located in New York, NY
A particularly large example, of great color, and in excellent condition. The Pestle has developed
Category
Antique Early 18th Century English William and Mary Decorative Objects
Large French Basalt Mortar and Wood Pestle, France, Agde, circa 1650-1750
Located in New York, NY
A large, heavy basalt mortar and wood pestle. From France, Agde, circa 1650-1750.
Category
Antique Early 18th Century French More Furniture and Collectibles
H 30 in W 28.75 in D 16.5 in
Large Danish Framed Still-Life Painting with Mortar and Pestle
Located in Hudson, NY
Large Danish framed still-life oil painting depicting a mortar and pestle with other objects. By
Category
Vintage 1960s Danish Scandinavian Modern Paintings
French Apothecary Ceramic Mortar with Pestle, Late 1800s
Located in Austin, TX
A large, glazed ceramic pharmacist's mortar and pestle for apothecary use, circa late 1800s. White
Category
Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Bowls
Materials
Marble
Large Primitive Pestle and Mortar, Oversized, Rustic, Early 20th Century, Naive
Located in Totnes, GB
A very large Primitive pestle and mortar, the mortar hand-hewn from a single tree trunk. It has
Category
Early 20th Century African Rustic Primitives
Materials
Pine
H 44.89 in W 17.33 in D 15.75 in
Large Pharmacy Mortar and Pestle
Located in Culver City, CA
This large mortar and pestle is made from white stone with a nice lip on the mortar and shaped
Category
Early 20th Century American Industrial Decorative Bowls
Materials
Stone
Large 1940s Belgian Rosewood Mortar and Pestle
Located in Antwerp, BE
A large mortar & pestle circa 1940 from Belgium. The mortar and the pestle are each turned from
Category
20th Century Belgian Jars
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Giant Mortar and Pestle Set Black Marble Polished Italy
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Italian deep black polished marble giant mortar bowl and pestle.
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Large Set of Chinese 17th Century Porcelain Ming Dynasty Plates Chenghua Marked
Located in Amsterdam, Noord Holland
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Materials
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19th Century Bronze Apothecary Mortar
Pestle, Circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
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Combined weight, 3.75 lbs.
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Located in Charleston, SC
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Large Mortar And Pestle For Sale on 1stDibs
At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal large mortar and pestle for your home. Frequently made of wood, stone and ceramic, every large mortar and pestle was constructed with great care. There are many kinds of the large mortar and pestle you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 20th Century. A large mortar and pestle, designed in the Folk Art, Mid-Century Modern or Scandinavian Modern style, is generally a popular piece of furniture.
How Much is a Large Mortar And Pestle?
Prices for a large mortar and pestle start at $350 and top out at $1,875 with the average selling for $979.
Questions About Large Mortar And Pestle
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 19, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Yes. 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 12, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertMarch 31, 2023Whether 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertOctober 26, 2021The 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.
- 1stDibs ExpertApril 5, 2022Which 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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