Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

wood

Dimensions

Overall (a, mortar): 8 in. × 6 1/2 in. (20.3 × 16.5 cm)

Overall (b, pestle): 11 3/4 in. × 2 1/2 in. (29.8 × 6.4 cm)

Creation Date

1750 – 1850

Description

Baluster-shaped turned wood or treenware mortar with molded foot; turned burl pestle with cylindrical shaft and baluster shaped handle.

Provenance

Gift of Major Lester D. Gardner

Kitchen Artifact ID

1948.35ab