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A mid 1800s  antique treen spice mortar and pestle made from sycamore. The lid/ pestle lifts out and has a metal plate on the base which grinds the herbs and spices between that and the  metal plate on the inside base of the mortar. Underneath the mortar is a section which pulls off to collect the ground spices and herbs.

This comes from the Dr. Reckless collection and is illustrated in his book on nutmegs, pommanders and spices.

It measures 16cm h x 7cm w.

c1840

Antique Treen Spice Mortar & Pestle - from Dr Reckless Collection

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