Object number
58/43/1-2
Description
Pestle and mortar, believed to date from the mid-19th C. They were probably used for powdering substances such as spices and nuts.
Nothing is known of the origins of this pestle and mortar, which are believed to date from the mid-nineteenth century. The mortar is stone, and the pestle is stone with a wooden handle, stamped 'No.10'. They were probably used for powdering substances such as spices and nuts.
Physical description
1 pestle and mortar; stone and wood
Production date
1825-01-01 - 1874-12-31
Production period
Mid-nineteenth century
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_2324.tif - High resolution image