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19th Century Bronze Apothecary Mortar & Pestle, Circa 1800
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
circular foot, together with its original pestle. Combined weight, 3.75 lbs.  
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Grand Tour Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Apothecary Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Chemist Shop Aid, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, bronze chemist's shop aid, dating to
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Apothecary Mortar & Pestle Countertop Trade Sign or Sale Stimulator
Located in Chapel Hill, NC
Apothecary trade sign or sale stimulator in the form of a mortar and pestle in gilt wood. The
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Antique Late 19th Century American Folk Art Signs

Materials

Wood

Vintage Apothecary Bronze Mortar and Wood Pestle
Located in San Diego, CA
A nice vintage apothecary bronze mortar and wood pestle, circa 1950s. The piece is in good vintage
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Mid-20th Century American Decorative Bowls

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Apothecary Mortar and Pestle by Coors
By Coors Pottery
Located in San Diego, CA
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. By Coors USA.
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20th Century American American Classical Decorative Bowls

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Porcelain, Wood

An apothecary bronze mortar and pestle, Italy 1700.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze Apothecary mortar, fitted with mortar pestle. Italy early 18th century.
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

An apothecary bronze mortar and pestle, Italy 1700.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze Apothecary mortar, fitted with mortar pestle. Italy early 18th century.
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

An apothecary bronze mortar and pestle, Italy 1700.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze Apothecary mortar, fitted with mortar pestle. Italy early 18th century.
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

An apothecary bronze mortar and pestle, England 1800.
Located in Milan, IT
Bronze Apothecary mortar, fitted with mortar pestle. England early 19th century.
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Antique Early 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

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Bronze

17th century apothecary's ivory mortar and pestle - Germany
Located in Bruxelles, BE
large 17th century turned apothecary's ivory mortar and pestle Germany 17th century Cites
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Antique 17th Century German Renaissance Scientific Instruments

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Ivory

19th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An antique bronze mortar with original pestle which has two side handles and incised detail. This
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Antique Early 19th Century Danish Empire Urns

Materials

Metal, Bronze

18th Century Bronze Mortar with Pestle Apothecary Set
Located in Haddonfield, NJ
An antique bronze mortar with original pestle which has two side handles and incised detail. This
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Antique Mid-18th Century Danish Empire Mobiles and Kinetic Sculptures

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Metal, Bronze

Antique Kitchen Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Chemist, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique kitchen mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary or chemist's shop aid
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

An apothecary glass mortar and pestle, Italy 18th century.
Located in Milan, IT
Apothecary glass mortar, fitted with glass pestle. Italy early 18th century.
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Antique Early 18th Century Italian Scientific Instruments

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Glass

Small Vintage Mortar & Pestle, English, Palmyra, Decorative Treen, Apothecary
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small vintage mortar and pestle. An English, Black Palmyra decorative treen or apothecary
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Mid-20th Century British More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wood

Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, French Bronze Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1900
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chemist's mortar & pestle set. A French, bronze apothecary aid with beech and
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Antique Late 19th Century French Late Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Bronze, Beech, Chemist, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, bronze and beech chemist's aid
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Antique Late 19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English Brass Apothecary Aid, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chemist's mortar and pestle. An English, brass apothecary aid, dating to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Scientific Instruments

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Brass

Antique Mortar And Pestle, English, Brass Apothecary Instrument, Victorian, 1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle. An English, brass apothecary instrument, dating to the
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Victorian Serving Pieces

Materials

Brass

Antique Mortar and Pestle, English, Walnut, Apothecary, Kitchen Aid, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique turned mortar and pestle. An English, black walnut apothecary or kitchen aid
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Tableware

Materials

Walnut

Antique Mortar and Pestle Duo, English, Brass, Apothecary, Jardiniere, Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle duo. An English, polished brass apothecary dish or decorative
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Antique Late 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Mortar and Pestle, English, Ceramic, Apothecary, Cookery Tool, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle. An English, ceramic and beech apothecary or cookery tool by
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Antique Late 19th Century British More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Ceramic

Antique Mortar and Pestle Duo, English, Ceramic, Kitchen, Apothecary, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique mortar and pestle duo. An English, ceramic and beech apothecary or cookery aid
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Ceramics

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Ceramic, Beech

Duo Of Antique Mortars, Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary Aid, Early Georgian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a duo of antique mortars with pestle. An English, bronze apothecary aid, dating to the
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Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Tableware

Materials

Bronze

Vintage Mortar And Pestle, English, Turned Walnut, Apothecary, Kitchen, C.1970
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an vintage mortar and pestle. An English, turned walnut apothecary or kitchen aid, dating
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Late 20th Century British Other Serving Pieces

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Walnut

Vintage Boho Apothecary Wrought Iron Mortar and Pestle - Set of 5
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible set of 5 Boho mortar and pestles. Beautiful wrought iron vessels from back it the days
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Early 20th Century North American Bohemian More Dining and Entertaining

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Wrought Iron

Antique Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, English, Brass, Chemist, Victorian, C.1850
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique apothecary mortar and pestle. An English, brass chemist's shop aid, dating to
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Antique Tudor Rose Mortar And Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, 17th Century
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique Tudor Rose mortar and pestle. An English, bronze apothecary instrument, dating
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Antique Mid-17th Century British Other Serving Pieces

Materials

Bronze

19th Century Spanish Bronze Apothecary Mortar and Pestle with Dog Head Handles
Located in Dallas, TX
This unique bronze mortar and pestle would have been used in a Spanish apothecary during the 1800s
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Antique 19th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

Materials

Metal, Bronze

Small Antique 1900s Solid Brass Apothecary Mortars and Pestles - Set of 2
Located in Chicago, IL
Set of 2 very cool heavy brass (?) antique mortar and pestles. Actually one may be brass and one
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Early 20th Century Unknown Classical Roman Vases

Materials

Brass

16/1700s Brass Mortar and Pestle, France, Primitive Antique, Patina
Located in Skien, NO
Antique French Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, Hand Cast Brass / Bronze, 17th / 18th Century. This
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Antique 18th Century French Country Antiquities

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Brass, Bronze

Victorian Apothecary Box
Located in Northampton, GB
drawer opens to reveal a selection of apothecary tools including a mortar and pestle, a measuring beaker
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Antique Mid-19th Century British Early Victorian Apothecary Cabinets

Materials

Wood

Victorian Apothecary Box
Victorian Apothecary Box
H 7.48 in W 9.06 in D 4.33 in
Early Apothecary Mortar and Pestle
Located in Culver City, CA
Mortar and Pestle from an early Apothecary with wood handle.
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Antique 19th Century English Jars

Materials

Stone

Early Apothecary Mortar and Pestle
Located in Culver City, CA
Mortar and Pestle from an early Apothecary with wood handle.
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Antique 19th Century English Jars

Materials

Stone

Early European Bronze Apothecary Mortar and Pestle
Located in Essex, MA
An early European cast bronze apothecary mortar and pestle of graduated cylindrical form, with
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Antique 17th Century Swiss Baroque Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

Germany Pharmacy Apothecary Mortar with Pestles, Set of 5
Located in Dusseldorf, DE
Set of 5 different German apothecary mortars with pestles. All from the period, circa 1900
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Early 20th Century German Scientific Instruments

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Brass, Bronze

Small Antique Mortar and Pestle, English, Ceramic, Beech, Apothecary, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is a small antique mortar and pestle. An English, ceramic and beech apothecary or cookery aid
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

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
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Antique Late 19th Century British Late Victorian Ceramics

Materials

Ceramic, Beech

Vintage Boho Apothecary Wrought Iron Mortar and Pestle, Set of 5
Located in west palm beach, FL
Incredible set of 5 Boho mortar and pestles. Beautiful wrought iron vessels from back it the days
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Early 20th Century North American More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Wrought Iron

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
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Antique Mid-18th Century French Rustic Planters and Jardinieres

Materials

Granite, Marble

Antique Turned Mortar and Pestle, English, Yew, Decorative Treen, Victorian
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
Victorian period, circa 1900. A darling kitchen or apothecary mortar and pestle Displays a desirable
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Antique Late 19th Century British More Dining and Entertaining

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Yew

18th Century French Cast Iron Mortar
Located in High Point, NC
important device would equip most chemists and apothecaries, mortar and pestles were used to grind spices or
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Antique 18th Century French Rustic Decorative Bowls

Materials

Iron

18th Century French Cast Iron Mortar
18th Century French Cast Iron Mortar
H 9.6 in W 12.2 in D 12.2 in
Early 19th Century Brass Apothecary Mortar & Pestle, Continental Circa 1820
Located in Ottawa, Ontario
its original pestle with compressed and flattened ends. Combined weight, 3.5 lbs.
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Antique Early 19th Century European Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Mammoth Apothecary Mortar and Pestle
Located in Rochester, NY
Mammoth porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. Mortar
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Early 20th Century European Tableware

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Ceramic, Porcelain, Wood

Big Size Apothecary Mortar and Pestle
Located in Mexico City, CDMX
Porcelain mortar and pestle. Great for cooks or as an accent piece. Heavy duty. Mortar weighs over
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Vintage 1950s American Mid-Century Modern Vases

Materials

Porcelain

Collection Antique Brass Apothecary Pestle and Mortars
Located in Pease pottage, West Sussex
Collection of (seven) 19th and early 20th century brass apothecary pestle and mortars. Signs of
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Antique Late 19th Century English Scientific Instruments

Materials

Brass

Bronze Apothecary Mortar with Its Pestle, 17th Century
Located in Brussels, Brussels
Bronze Apothecary mortar with its pestle -17° century.  
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Antique 17th Century Spanish Renaissance Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

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
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Mid-20th Century Dutch Mid-Century Modern Centerpieces

Materials

Marble

Antique Chemist's Mortar & Pestle, English, Bronze, Apothecary, Georgian, C.1720
Located in Hele, Devon, GB
This is an antique chemist's mortar & pestle. An English, weathered bronze apothecary aid, dating
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Antique Early 18th Century British Georgian Scientific Instruments

Materials

Bronze

19th Century, French Carved Marble Apothecary Mortar with Walnut Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
This fabulous, antique marble mortar from France, circa 1850, makes an interesting statement piece
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

English Trade Mark M Ironstone Mortar & Pestle Apothecary Pharmacy Stone Bowl
Located in Dayton, OH
Vintage English ironstone mortar and pestle featuring stone bowl and wood / stone pestle. Marked
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Mid-20th Century Rustic More Dining and Entertaining

Materials

Stone

Antique Granite Marble Wood Mortar & Pestle Bowl Apothecary Thomas Maddock Sons
Located in Philadelphia, PA
Antique granite marble & wood mortar & pestle bowlApothecary attributed to Thomas Maddock & Sons
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Antique Late 19th Century European Primitive Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble, Granite

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

French Apothecary Marble Mortar with Brass Pestle, 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A splendid purple marble apothecary mortar with brass pestle, 1800s. The large, solid marble is a
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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble, Brass

rare solid cast iron apothecary grinding mortar and pestle
Located in Brooklyn, NY
A rare mortar and pestle for grinding Chinese herbs for medicine. The pharmacist of the 19th
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Antique 19th Century Chinese More Furniture and Collectibles

Materials

Iron

Monumental Mortar and Pestle
Located in San Francisco, CA
Outstanding and rare antique brass apothecary mortar and pestle. Impressive size and very heavy
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Antique 19th Century British Jars

Materials

Brass

French Apothecary Mortar and Pestle, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
A French Apothecary marble mortar with a wooden pestle purchased in the Provence Region. The marble
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

Materials

Marble

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Apothecary Mortar Pestle For Sale on 1stDibs

At 1stDibs, there are many versions of the ideal apothecary mortar pestle for your home. Each apothecary mortar pestle for sale was constructed with extraordinary care, often using stone, wood and metal. Your living room may not be complete without an apothecary mortar pestle — find older editions for sale from the 18th Century and newer versions made as recently as the 20th Century. An apothecary mortar pestle is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Baroque and Neoclassical styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one apothecary mortar pestle that is appealing in its simplicity, but Coors Pottery produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Apothecary Mortar Pestle?

Prices for an apothecary mortar pestle can differ depending upon size, time period and other attributes — at 1stDibs, they begin at $170 and can go as high as $2,150, while the average can fetch as much as $695.
Questions About Apothecary Mortar Pestle
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.