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A good lignum vitae snuff pestle and mortar in both 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.
Provenance: Desborough Collection.
English Circa 1800.
Pestle: 5 inches (12.5 cm.) long.
Dimensions
3¾ in. (9.5 cm.,) High 1¾ in. (4.5 cm.) DiameterStock number
S/5893The BADA Standard
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