Antique Treen Lignum Vitae Snuff Pestle and Mortar of the Georgian Period

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Object Description

A good lignum vitae snuff pestle and mortar in heart and sap wood of traditional design, having a turned base to the mortar. The shaped pestle has a knop end. These were held in the hand for grinding snuff. The whole has a good rich colour and patination.

Pestle length: 4 inches (10 cm.)

Object Details

  • dimensions
    H:3½ in. (9 cm.) inches
  • country
  • year
    Circa 1800
  • diameter
    1½ in. (4 cm.) inches

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