Lot 9 , A late 18th / early 19th century turned yew wood pestle and mortar, pestle 9in. mortar height 5in.

A late 18th / early 19th century turned yew wood pestle and mortar, pestle 9in. mortar height 5in.
Estimate £300-500

Pestle with minor signs of old wear and good rich colour, the mortar may well be of later date and has some chipping and losses around the rim.


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Sold for £130