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This impressive bluestone mortar, originating from France, dates to the 18th or 19th century. Its considerable size and robust construction suggest it was employed in a pharmacy, a common practice for such substantial pieces used for grinding compounds and preparing tinctures.

Fashioned from a dense, grey bluestone, the mortar exhibits a classic form with well-proportioned lugs that facilitated handling during its active service. The stone's natural texture, with its subtle variations in tone, is enhanced by the patina of age and use, particularly evident in the smoothed interior and along its sturdy rim.

More than a utilitarian object, this mortar stands as a testament to historical craftsmanship and daily life. Today, it serves as a striking decorative element, capable of introducing a sense of enduring history and gravitas to any interior.

  • Material: Bluestone
  • Period: 18th-19th Century
  • Origin: France
  • Former Use: Pharmacy

Big Mortar in Bluestone, 18th-19th Century, France

€ 1.150,00Price
  • Place of Origin
    France
    Date of Manufacture
    circa 1800
    Period
    1790-1799
    Materials and Techniques
    Hand-CarvedBluestone
    Condition
    Good
    Wear
    Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses.
    Dimensions
    9.84 in.H
    25 cmH
    Diameter
    16.54 in. (42 cm)
    Dealer
    Jan de Raad / COLLECTABLES / 's-Hertogenbosch, NL
    Number of Items
    1

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