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042 Two Brass Pestle & Mortars

This lot features two antique brass pestle and mortars, ideal for collectors or vintage kitchen displays. Crafted from solid brass with a lovely patina, these mortars and pestles were traditionally used for grinding herbs and spices. They present as found, offering a glimpse into their history and adding character to any collection.

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Bidder Name Bidding Time Bid Auto
Diet Blanket 2024-11-03 09:24:43 £12.10 Auto
Stickers Restructuring 2024-11-03 09:24:43 £11.10
Diet Blanket 2024-11-03 08:49:18 £10.09
Married Distinction 2024-11-02 22:01:13 £9.09
Transferred Beautifully 2024-11-02 22:01:13 £9.00 Auto
Transferred Beautifully 2024-11-02 14:17:51 £7.00 Auto
Diet Blanket 2024-11-02 14:17:51 £6.00
Transferred Beautifully 2024-10-31 22:11:20 £5.00

Auction Ended

Winning Bid: £12.10

Winner: Diet Blanket

Timezone: Europe/London

Reserve Met

Brass Pestle and Mortars

This lot comprises two antique brass pestle and mortars. Crafted from solid brass, these mortars exhibit a traditional bowl shape, complemented by matching pestles designed for grinding and mixing ingredients. The brass has developed a lovely patina over time, indicative of age and use, and they would have been used for preparing herbs, spices, or medicines.

Condition and Collectibility

These pestle and mortars show signs of age and use, with some wear and patina to the brass surfaces. They are presented as found, offering a glimpse into their history. These pieces would appeal to collectors of antique kitchenware, apothecary tools, or brass items, and would also be a unique addition to a vintage-inspired kitchen.

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