S/5355 Antique Treen Lignum Vitae Snuff Pestle and Mortar of the Georgian Period
A good lignum vitae snuff pestle and mortar in heart and sap 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 length: 4 inches (10 cm.)
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3½ in. (9 cm.) High
1½ in. (4 cm.) Diameter
English Circa 1800