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Tobacco Mortar And Pestle, A 19th Century Turned Boxwood “pilou” For Snuff
Tobacco mortar and pestle from boxwood, massively treated, turned with many rings, pestle has a beautiful round knob.
The tobacco carrot was placed on bottom of mortar, the pestle-grater, whose iron teeth were encrusted, was turned until a snuff flour was obtained, suitable for being "sniffed" and this grip was taken in the palm of hand.
It is a beautiful work, typical of Auvergne circa 19th century.
Condition: Good, beautiful patina, wear, and two natural imperfections of the wood.
Dimensions: 11.8cm x 3.7cm.
Shipping to France and European Union exclusively
This item is for immediate purchase, payable by credit card or paypal.
- eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233.
Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.
The tobacco carrot was placed on bottom of mortar, the pestle-grater, whose iron teeth were encrusted, was turned until a snuff flour was obtained, suitable for being "sniffed" and this grip was taken in the palm of hand.
It is a beautiful work, typical of Auvergne circa 19th century.
Condition: Good, beautiful patina, wear, and two natural imperfections of the wood.
Dimensions: 11.8cm x 3.7cm.
Shipping to France and European Union exclusively
This item is for immediate purchase, payable by credit card or paypal.
- eclectic - antique dealers since 1970, Siret: FR 24.430113233.
Invoice and Certificate are attached to each of our shipments.
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