Object Description
A good mid 18th century heart wood lignum vitae mortar of tapered form, having a pronounced reeded band and a deep stepped vertical foot. The heart wood pestle, of well turned proportions, has a shaped ring turned handle and knob end. Both have an excellent rich colour, good grain and patination.
Pestle: 10.5 in. (26.5 cm.) long and 2.5 in. (6.5 cm.) in diameter