ITEM# 4224
English Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle c1800

English Lignum Vitae Mortar and Pestle c1800. This early English "lignum Vitae" mortar and pestle has a tapering cylindrical with relief and incised rings. Height 8 inches and 6 and one half inches across. The pestle measures 11 inches long. They both were turned from a single piece of Lignum Vitae. Pieces made of Lignum Vitae made from single piece this large are rare. Both pieces are original to one another. To see a similar example go to North East Auctions "The collection of Miriam and Arthur Spector" page 8 lot 508 to see a larger version.

Thank you for your quick reply. I am really shocked at the price. I knew many people here wanted it, but probably figured I didn't know what I had and they wanted to buy it for nothing. I am glad I held on to it.
Thanks again!
- Ann N