Premier Auction - Session I - November 17, 2023 | Lot 551-1007
Fri, Nov 17, 2023 09:00AM EST
Live Auction
Lot 628
Three Large Mortars with 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 |
British/Continental, 19th century or earlier, comprising: two turned wood examples with iron banding, on tripod legs, larger 34 x 20 in. diameter; one carved marble example, 9 x 19-3/4 in.; large turned wood pestle, 51 in.
Provenance: The Important Private Collection of a Rocky Mountain Couple
Condition
wear typical with use, surface dirt and accretion, scattered scratches and bumps to wood, several large cracks and separations, scattered pest damage; largest mortar with one leg broken off but retained; marble example with some pitting and chips
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The Important Private Collection of a Rocky Mountain Couple
