Large wood antique (most likely) American mortar and pestle. Early rare turned wood footed mortar and pestle. Certainly, may have been used in an apothecary. Late 18th century wooden mortar and pestle. The urn shaped mortar with rich patina has a wonderful warmth and feel. Great patina and similar to the kind of mortar were used to grind spices. Nicely carved, beautiful warm patina.
Large wood antique (most likely) American mortar and pestle. Early rare turned wood footed mortar and pestle. Certainly, may have been used in an apothecary. Late 18th century wooden mortar and pestle. The urn shaped mortar with rich patina has a wonderful warmth and feel. Great patina and similar to the kind of mortar were used to grind spices. Nicely carved, beautiful warm patina.