Furniture & Works of Art - 11th January 2011

Lot 95

A late 17th century lignum vitae mortar

Estimate £1,500 - £2,000

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Description

A late 17th century lignum vitae mortar, of turned baluster shape, together with a lignum vitae pestle, possibly associated, mortar: 9in (22.7cm) h, 7.75in (19.7cm) dia., the pestle: 16.25in (41cm) l. Old worn down chips to rim and base. (2)