DESCRIPTION

Antique heavy bronze mortar and pestle. Vintage two handle alchemy mortar original bronze cast by Henryck Ter Horst in 1638. It is inscribed around the side with the makers name and the year in latin. This early Netherlands cast mortar is a decorative compendium of late renaissance early baroque motifs which depict stylized leaves, cornucopia, baskets and winged putti . This is a great practical as well as functional item for the modern or classical kitchen.

Marked: 1638 Henryck Ter Horst Me Fecyt Ao

A great addition to your eclectic home decor or a great kitchen decoration. This would make a great birthday, graduation or early holiday gift.

MEASUREMENTS

Mortar measures 4.5" base diameter by 6" top diameter by 4.5" tall .
Pestle measures 7.75" long by 1.25" diameter.
Together they weigh 8lb 1oz.

CONDITION

The pestle and morter are good solid condition considering age and use - please see all pictures as they form part of the description.

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