{"product_id":"georgian-bronze-apothecary-mortar-pestle-set-c-1780-1810","title":"Georgian Bronze Apothecary Mortar \u0026 Pestle Set – c. 1780-1810","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-dsrp=\"GgRCAhABKgICBDABOAE\"\u003eAn exceptional and highly desirable late 18th to early 19th-century English Georgian bronze apothecary mortar and matching pestle. This complete, matrimonial set boasts a remarkably heavy cast and an uncleaned, historic patina that will appeal directly to collectors of early metalware, medical history, or fine kitchenalia.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDRAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-dsrp=\"GgRCAhABKgICBDABOAE\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDhAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-dsrp=\"GgRCAhABKgICBDABOAE\"\u003eThe mortar features a classic flared rim above a ring-turned body, flanked by two distinctive stub-and-knob handles designed for a secure grip during use. The interior reveals prominent, authentic horizontal lathe-turning marks from its original hand-finishing, alongside honest wear consistent with generations of practical use.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-dsrp=\"GgRCAhABKgICBDABOAE\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-dsrp=\"GgRCAhABKgICBDABOAE\"\u003eCrucially, the flat base retains its prominent circular casting sprue mark (mold plug), providing definitive proof of its traditional, pre-industrial sand-cast manufacture. The matching bronze pestle features a robust, flat-bottomed pounding foot, a beautifully turned central ring grip, and a balanced ball terminal.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIDxAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-dsrp=\"GgRCAhABKgICBDABOAE\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-dsrp=\"GgRCAhABKgICBDABOAE\"\u003eFree from modern chemical polishing, the set retains its genuine, deep olive-brown age patina with faint traces of natural verdigris in the recesses.\u003c!--TgQPHd|||[]--\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-dsrp=\"GgRCAhABKgICBDABOAE\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-dsrp=\"GgRCAhABKgICBDABOAE\"\u003ePestle measures: 7\" long x 1.5\" diameter (max)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIEBAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-dsrp=\"GgRCAhABKgICBDABOAE\"\u003eMortar measures: 4.5\" tall x 4.5\" diameter (6\" across the handles)\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"n6owBd awi2gc\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-hveid=\"CAAIERAA\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\" data-dsrp=\"GgRCAhABKgICBDABOAE\"\u003e\u003cstrong class=\"rQesXe MPyX\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" data-processed=\"true\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan class=\"iNqyIf\" data-sfc-cp=\"\" data-sfc-root=\"c\" data-complete=\"true\" aria-owns=\"action-menu-parent-container\"\u003eExcellent antique condition. Structurally sound with no cracks or major structural damage. Retains an original, unpolished patina, authentic surface pitting, and historic interior wear from centuries of use.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Home Alchemy Ltd","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":58331081146750,"sku":"HAV1957","price":395.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0358\/2721\/files\/IMG-20261027-WA0019-Photoroom_1.jpg?v=1793114515","url":"https:\/\/www.home-alchemy.com\/products\/georgian-bronze-apothecary-mortar-pestle-set-c-1780-1810","provider":"Home Alchemy","version":"1.0","type":"link"}