Jan & John Maggs

Antiques and Art

Large lignum vitae mortar and pestle

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A handsome mortar and pestle with fully developed form.

Excellent color and surface.

In color, size, and in details of the turning, the pestle appears to be original to the mortar.

The proportions are excellent.

English, 19th century

Height: 8 ¼”; Diameter: 6 ¾”

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