S/5432 Antique Treen 18th Century Swedish Burr Wood Pestle and Mortar

A most attractive 18th century Swedish burr wood mortar, having a contemporary fruitwood pestle, which has an unusual metal collar and brass end. The mortar, with a protruding rim and central half round band, terminates in a stepped and vertical foot. It has a most excellent colour and grain, as often found in burr wood items, with a good patination.

Pestle: 9 inches long (23 cm.)

Sold 6¼ in. (16 cm.) High
5 in. (12.5 cm.) Diameter Swedish Circa 1760