Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

wood
iron

Dimensions

Overall (a, pestle): 7 1/2 in. × 1/2 in. (19.1 × 1.3 cm)

Overall (b, mortar): 5 1/4 in. × 4 1/4 in. (13.3 × 10.8 cm)

Creation Date

circa 1700 – 1800

Description

Turned treenware baluster- shaped mortar with molded rim.; tapered cast iron pestle with knop at top.

Provenance

Collection of New-York Historical Society

Kitchen Artifact ID

INV.6545ab