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Nothing is known of the origins of this pestle and mortar, which are believed to date from the mid-nineteenth century. The mortar is stone, and the pestle is stone with a wooden handle, stamped 'No.10'. They were probably used for powdering substances such as spices and nuts.

1 pestle and mortar; stone and wood

1825-01-01 - 1874-12-31

Mid-nineteenth century

Pestle, Mortar