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Marble Mortar Pestle

19th Century Grey-Brown Italian Oversized Marble Mortar & Pestle, Antique Décor
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Early 19th Century, a set of an oversized mortar made of hand crafted white marble with a wooden
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Antique Early 19th Century Italian Antiquities

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Marble

Forest Green Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in PRAHA 8, CZ
collection of four marble objects is a testament to functionality and timeless quality. The marble mortar
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2010s European Centerpieces

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Marble

Handmade Small Black Marquina Marble Mortar and Pestle
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Small black Marquina marble mortar and pestle. Size of the mortar: diameter 12 cm x height 9
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2010s Italian Centerpieces

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Marble

Giant Mortar and Pestle Set Black Marble Polished Italy
Located in North Hollywood, CA
Italian deep black polished marble giant mortar bowl and pestle. Mortar and pestle set has been
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Late 20th Century French Organic Modern Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Handmade Satin White Carrara Marble Mortar with Pestle in Wood
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Satin white Carrara marble mortar with pestle in wood. The product can not be washed in
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2010s Italian Centerpieces

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Marble

Richard Hirsch White Marble Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture, 2006 - 2010
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch’s white marble mortar and glass pestle was made
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21st Century and Contemporary American Modern Abstract Sculptures

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Marble

Richard Hirsch Black Marble Mortar and Glass Pestle Sculpture, 2006 - 2010
By Richard A. Hirsch
Located in New York, NY
Contemporary American ceramic artist Richard Hirsch’s Black Marble Mortar and Glass Pestle
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21st Century and Contemporary American Mid-Century Modern Abstract Sculp...

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Marble

Rosso Etrusco Flure Mortar and Pestle by Tino Seubert
Located in Geneve, CH
Rosso Etrusco Flure Mortar and Pestle by Tino Seubert Dimensions: W 10 x D 12.6 x H 32 cm
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2010s British Post-Modern Tableware

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Marble

Handmade Small White Carrara Marble Mortar and Pestle
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Small white Carrara marble mortar and pestle. Size of the mortar: diameter 12 cm x height 9
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2010s Italian Centerpieces

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Marble

Recent Sales

Antique English Marble Mortar & Pestle
Located in South Coast, CA
Large antique English Marble Mortar with wood pestle
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Antique 19th Century British Jars

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Marble

Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Birmingham, AL
Marble mortar and pestle.
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Early 20th Century English Country More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble

Marble Mortar and Pestle
Marble Mortar and Pestle
H 4.5 in W 8.5 in D 8.5 in
20th Century nest of marble mortars & pestle, India
Located in London, GB
marble mortars are still in good working condition with their original pestle. A decorative and
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20th Century Indian Jars

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Marble

Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic modern-in-spirit faceted marble mortar with a marble pestle, large enough to crush even the
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21st Century and Contemporary Tableware

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Marble

Marble Mortar and Pestle
Marble Mortar and Pestle
H 6 in Dm 5.25 in
Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic marble mortar with a marble pestle, big enough to crush even the largest of spices, but
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20th Century American Serving Bowls

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Marble

Marble Mortar and Pestle
Marble Mortar and Pestle
H 5.25 in Dm 5 in
Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Chicago, IL
A chic marble mortar with a marble pestle, big enough to crush even the largest of spices, but
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20th Century American Serving Bowls

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Marble

Marble Mortar and Pestle
Marble Mortar and Pestle
H 5.25 in Dm 5 in
18th Century Italian Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Charleston, SC
An Italian marble mortar and pestle set from the 18th century, featuring a pourer for mixing in
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Antique 18th Century Italian Neoclassical Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Mortar with Pestle
Located in New Orleans, LA
Use us crush herbs or as a decorative accessory.
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Mortar with Pestle
Mortar with Pestle
H 5 in Dm 10 in
Circa 1800 French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
This very old carved marble mortar and wooden pestle dates to circa 1800 and originally came from
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Antique Early 1800s French Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
During antiquity, mortars and pestles were used to grind up herbs for cooking or by pharmacists to
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Stone, Marble

French Marble Mortar with Wooden Pestle, Mid-19th Century
Located in Atlanta, GA
Beautifully worn and patinated marble mortar with a pouring funnel on one corner, length of pestle
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Antique 1840s French Neoclassical Planters, Cachepots and Jardinières

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Marble

French White Marble Mortar and Pestle, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Stone

French White Marble Mortar and Pestle, circa 1850
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Stone

Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This small marble mortar and wooden pestle is from France and dates to the 19th century. It is made
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France
Located in Dallas, TX
Bayeux This small marble mortar and pestle with ceramic is from France and dates to the 19th
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Antique 19th Century Country House Marble Pestle & Mortar Kitchen Decoration
Located in London, GB
A beautiful 19th century marble pestle and mortar. c.1880 Time worn patina to the marble
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Antique Late 19th Century English Late Victorian Decorative Bowls

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Marble

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
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Stone, Marble

Small 18th Century French White Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the
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Antique 18th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Stone

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
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Stone

19th Century Spanish Hand Carved Inscribed Marble Mortar w/ Wooden Pestle
Located in Marbella, ES
Antique 19th century Spanish hand carved inscribed marble stone mortar with wooden pestle.
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Antique Mid-19th Century European Garden Ornaments

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Marble

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
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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Deep Black Marble Mortar and Pestle from France, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
construct a mortar and pestle is almost always a hard substance, such as marble or stone, which could stand
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Stone

18th Century Spanish White Marble Mortar and Pestle with Moss Patina
Located in Houston, TX
These were used in cooking for pressing herbs and spices as well in the art world for crushing pigment to paint. This is a nice medium side one at 13 W x 11.25 D x 6 T.
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Small Early 18th Century White Marble Mortar with Pestle from France
Located in Dallas, TX
We have a wide range of assorted stone mortars and wooden pestles (one pestle is marble), from the
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Antique Early 18th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Stone

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
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Stone

Set of 2 Carrara Marble Mortars and Their Pestles, French Work, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This set of 2 Carrara mortars and their pestles are made of carved marble. This is a French work
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Antique 1780s French Romantic Urns

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Marble

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

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Granite, Marble

Small White Marble Mortar and Pestle
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Small white Carrara marble mortar and pestle. Size of the mortar: diameter 12 cm x height 9
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2010s Italian Centerpieces

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Marble

Antique Italian Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in West Palm Beach, FL
Antique Italian marble mortar and pestle, the mortar measures 6-inches in diameter x 4-inches high
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Antique 19th Century Italian Musical Instruments

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Marble

Onyx Marble Mortar and Pestle, Small
Located in New York, NY
An onyx marble mortar and pestle, circa mid to late-20th century. A great kitchen or bar accessory
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Mid-20th Century European Modern Barware

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Onyx

Onyx Marble Mortar and Pestle, Small
Onyx Marble Mortar and Pestle, Small
H 4.25 in W 3.5 in D 3 in
White Marble Mortar with Pestle in Wood
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
White Carrara marble mortar with pestle in wood. The product can not be washed in dishwasher but
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2010s Italian Centerpieces

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Marble

White Marble Mortar with Pestle in Wood
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
White Carrara marble mortar with pestle in wood. Each piece is in a way unique (every marble block
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2010s Italian Centerpieces

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Marble

Marble Mortar with its Pestle, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This mortar is made of white marble and has its wooden pestle. This is a French work, from 18th
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Antique 18th Century French Greco Roman Urns

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Marble

White Marble Mortar with Pestle, French, 18th Century
Located in Marcq-en-Barœul, Hauts-de-France
This mortar is made of white marble with a wooden pestle. This is a French work made in 18th
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Antique 18th Century French Empire Urns

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Marble

French Mortar and Pestle
Located in New York, NY
A substantial French stone mortar and pestle set, circa late-20th century, France. Mortar is a
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Late 20th Century French Modern Barware

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Stone, Marble

French Mortar and Pestle
French Mortar and Pestle
H 3 in Dm 6.07 in
Antique French Marble Mortar with Pestle, 19th Century
Located in Dallas, TX
Although the first mortars and pestles date back to Stone Age cooking, during more recent centuries
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Marble, Stone

Mortar and Pestle in Dark Green and Black Marble
Located in New York, NY
A dark green with traces of black marble mortar and pestle, circa mid to late-20th century. A great
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Late 20th Century Modern Barware

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Marble

Small 19th Century Marble Mortar and Pestle from France
Located in Dallas, TX
This small marble mortar and wooden pestle is from France and dates to the 19th century. It is made
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Marble

18th Century Spanish Early Marble Mortar and Wooden Pestle
Located in Houston, TX
This is a wonderful color of marble from the Tarragona region of Spain. The pestle has a great aged
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Antique 18th Century Spanish Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Handmade Satin White Carrara Marble Mortar with Pestle in Wood
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Satin white Carrara marble mortar with pestle in wood. The product can not be washed in
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2010s Italian Centerpieces

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Marble

Handmade Satin White Carrara Marble Mortar with Pestle in Wood
By Fiammetta V.
Located in Carrara, IT
Satin white Carrara marble mortar with pestle in wood. The product can not be washed in dishwasher
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2010s Italian Centerpieces

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Marble

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
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Early 20th Century French Serving Bowls

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Composition

Large French Mortar and Pestle
Large French Mortar and Pestle
H 6.5 in W 12 in D 11.5 in
19th Century French White Marble Round Mortar with Wooden Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
Grind spices in your kitchen with this beautifully carved, antique white marble mortar from France
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Marble

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

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Marble

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

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Marble, Granite

19th Century French Black Marble Mortar with Wood and Porcelain Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
Grind spices in your kitchen with this beautifully carved, antique black marble mortar from France
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Antique Mid-19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Marble

19th Century French Carved Grey Marble Mortar with Original Wooden Pestle
Located in Dallas, TX
Grind spices in your kitchen with this beautifully carved, antique gray marble mortar. Crafted in
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Antique Late 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Marble

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
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Antique 19th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Carrara Marble

Petit French Stone Mortar with Wood Pestle
Located in Rümmingen, BW
A petit antique French mortar with a smooth surface and great patina, the perfect accent piece in
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Antique 19th Century French French Provincial Planters, Cachepots and Ja...

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Stone, Limestone, Marble

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

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Marble

Antique Marble Mortar & Pestle
Located in Charleston, SC
Antique Mortar & Pestle
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Antique 19th Century French Jars

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Marble

Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Wichita, KS
Large marble mortar and pestle with wooden handle.
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Vintage 1920s Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Marble Mortar and Pestle
H 6.5 in W 14 in D 12 in
Green Marble Pestle and Mortar
Located in London, GB
Of fabulous weight and scale 20th century.
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Mid-20th Century Vases

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Marble

Green Marble Pestle and Mortar
Green Marble Pestle and Mortar
H 6.7 in W 1.19 in D 8.27 in
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

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Marble, Brass

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

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Marble

18th Century French Marble Mortar
Located in Austin, TX
A beautiful antique Marble Mortar with a wooden pestle from the South of France.
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Antique 18th Century and Earlier French Serving Bowls

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Marble

Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Birmingham, AL
Marble mortar and pestle.
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Early 20th Century English Country More Dining and Entertaining

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Marble

Marble Mortar and Pestle
Marble Mortar and Pestle
H 4 in W 7 in D 7 in
Marble Mortar and Pestle
Located in Wichita, KS
Marble mortar and pestle with wooden handle.
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Early 20th Century Decorative Bowls

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Marble

Marble Mortar and Pestle
Marble Mortar and Pestle
H 6.5 in W 9 in D 7.5 in
French Marble Mortar with Pestles, Early 1900s
Located in Austin, TX
A French marble mortar with four projected rounded handles from the early 1900s. Two pestles made
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Early 20th Century French Decorative Bowls

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Marble

French Marble Mortar with Pestle. 19th Century
Located in Austin, TX
A 19th. Century French Marble Mortar with a wooden pestle. The marble is a warm beige with ocher
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Antique Late 19th Century French French Provincial Decorative Bowls

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Marble

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19th Century Mortar and Pestle
Located in Coeur d'Alene, ID
19th century fruitwood mortar and pestle. Remnants of oxblood red and silver blue banded paint. Original pestle included. Origin: Eastern, United States Period: First half of the 19...
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Antique Early 19th Century American Antiquities

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Fruitwood

19th Century Mortar and Pestle
19th Century Mortar and Pestle
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Marble Mortar Pestle For Sale on 1stDibs

Choose from an assortment of styles, material and more with respect to the marble mortar pestle you’re looking for at 1stDibs. A marble mortar pestle — often made from stone, marble and wood — can elevate any home. There are 28 variations of the antique or vintage marble mortar pestle you’re looking for, while we also have 8 modern editions of this piece to choose from as well. There are many kinds of the marble mortar pestle you’re looking for, from those produced as long ago as the 18th Century to those made as recently as the 21st Century. A marble mortar pestle is a generally popular piece of furniture, but those created in Mid-Century Modern, Neoclassical and Empire styles are sought with frequency. You’ll likely find more than one marble mortar pestle that is appealing in its simplicity, but Fiammetta V. and Richard Hirsch produced versions that are worth a look.

How Much is a Marble Mortar Pestle?

Prices for a marble mortar pestle start at $158 and top out at $35,000 with the average selling for $695.
Questions About Marble Mortar Pestle
  • 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 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 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.
  • 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 ExpertApril 5, 2022
    A marble mortar, with the aid of a pestle, is used for grinding spices, nuts and herbs. The smooth non-porous surface of the mortar means less of your ingredients are lost to cracks and crevices. You’ll find a variety of marble mortar and pestles from some of the world’s top sellers on 1stDibs.

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