This is an antique mortar and pestle in ceramic apothecary or cookery tool. Victorian period, circa 1900.
Beautifully presented grinding tool, reassuringly heavy
Displays a desirable aged patina with light signs of use
Naturally finished ceramic a tactile delight, with light off-white hues
Turned beech handle to pestle shows fine grain.
This is an appealing antique mortar and pestle. As useful today as it was over 100 years ago, it will also make a fine display item upon the work top. Pestle is 9” long mortar is 8 1/2” in diameter and 5” tall