Vintage Solid Brass Mortar and Pestle

Heavy solid brass mortar and matching pestle featuring a flared rim, tapered body, and textured central band with integral rectangular lug handles. The underside retains visible lathe turning marks from the manufacturing process, while the pestle is turned with simple baluster-style detailing. Mortars and pestles of this type were commonly produced for culinary, apothecary, and decorative use, with the substantial brass construction providing the weight necessary for grinding herbs, spices, and medicinal ingredients. Overall good condition with expected wear from age and use. The mortar exhibits scattered finish loss, surface scratches, and handling wear throughout. Two manufacturing flaws are present in the casting, consistent with the original production process. The rim displays several small dents, while the underside retains visible lathe machining marks beneath later impact marks. The textured center band shows minor areas of verdigris. The matching pestle exhibits scattered finish loss, numerous small dents and scuffs concentrated on the lower half, and additional impact marks covering the striking end. Both pieces remain structurally sound. Mortar: 4.25" W x 3.25" H Pestle: 6.75" L MM - 21558 - 070626 For information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms & Conditions page here.