Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

wood
iron

Dimensions

Overall: 7 3/8 in. × 8 in. (18.7 × 20.3 cm)

Creation Date

1800 – 1850

Description

Turned wood mortar with incised lines on the foot; separate interior bowl rests within mortar cavity; age splits on interior bowl repaired with iron wedge secured and reinforced with four iron screws; paper label on base.

Marks/Inscription

hand written in blue ink: paper label on base: "A.H.S."

Provenance

Collection of New-York Historical Society

Kitchen Artifact ID

Z.3715ab