S/5214 Antique Treen Lignum Vitae Snuff Pestle and Mortar

A good lignum vitae snuff pestle and mortar in heart wood of traditional design, having a turned base to the mortar. The shaped pestle has a knop end. These were held in the hand for grinding snuff. The whole has a good rich colour and patination.

Pestle: 4 inches (10 cm.) long

Sold 3¾ in. (9.5 cm.,) High
1½ in. (4 cm.) Diameter English Circa 1800