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18th Century Bell Shaped French Bronze Mortar With Pestle, Inscribed Pe Amet

Name: 18th Century Bell Shaped French Bronze Mortar With Pestle, Inscribed Pe Amet
Price: 680 USD
Availability: InStock

$680

Le Louvre French Antiques

Dallas, TX

Condition Notes: Very good antique condition with minor buildup and commensurate wear from grinding ingredients. Fleabites to some areas. Very good antique condition with minor buildup and commensurate wear from grinding ingredients. Fleabites to some areas. less

Description: Mortars, such as this bell-shaped bronze one from the 1700s, were used in kitchens of grand chateaux in France. They … more Mortars, such as this bell-shaped bronze one from the 1700s, were used in kitchens of grand chateaux in France. They could also be found in apothecaries, where pharmacists would use the pestle to crush herbs into medicinal powders. Adding a touch of intrigue to this particular mortar is the large inscription above the base that reads “PE AMET”. The bronze has a golden-brown hue, as does the accompanying pestle, which has a protruding ring in the center. Our French bronze mortar and pestle would make a wonderful decorative bowl in the kitchen, bar area, or living room. less

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