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Sat, Aug 1, 2020 09:00AM EDT
Lot 1088

Dense Lignum Vitae Turned Wood Mortar and Pestle

Estimate: $500 - $700

Bid Increments

Price Bid Increment
$0 $25
$100 $50
$1,000 $100
$2,000 $200
$3,000 $250
$5,000 $500
$10,000 $1,000
$20,000 $2,000
$50,000 $5,000
$100,000 $10,000
American or British, possibly 18th century, turned cylindrical mortar with thick walls, 7-1/2 x 8-1/2 in.; turned pestle, 15 in.Note: Genealogy traces this family back to William and Susannah White, both passengers on the Mayflower.  A detailed genealogy will be provided upon purchase of this item., Provenance: The Miller White Willis Mott Moore Collection, New York

Condition

some losses and stress cracks, large wood knot at base of mortar slightly loose, edge wear, varnished surface, other abrasions consistent with age and use 
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