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Large Antique Turned Lignum Vitae Mortar w/Palmette Carved Ring Above Foot

$2,450
£1,846.32
€2,157.19
CA$3,476.73
A$3,486.81
CHF 2,022.83
MX$42,569.47
NOK 23,430.12
SEK 23,979.15
DKK 16,127.05

About the Item

Exceptionally large eighteenth century turned Lignum Vitae mortar having a ring turned cylindrical bowl with a conforming foot and having a double band of palmettes carved on the top of the foot and bottom of the bowl.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.25 in (31.12 cm)Diameter: 12 in (30.48 cm)
  • Style:
    Georgian (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
  • Place of Origin:
  • Period:
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1750
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ACK1stDibs: LU7371236904962

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