
Description
Materials: Metal
This vintage cast brass mortar and pestle features a dramatic neo-classical design with stylized animal head handles and vertical architectural detailing. Heavily cast with an intentionally antiqued patina, it has strong visual weight and an old-world presence that reads beautifully on shelves, consoles, and styled book stacks.
The solid brass pestle is stamped “Corludin,” indicating late 20th-century decorative production rather than an early pharmaceutical piece. This example is best suited for decorative display, not functional grinding.
Details
• Solid cast brass
• Decorative animal head side lugs
• Stamped brass pestle: “Corludin”
• Warm aged patina with darker low points
• Vintage, late 20th century
Approx. Measurements
• Mortar: 5” W x 3” H
• Pestle: approx. 7.5” L
Condition
Good vintage condition. Surface wear, patina variation, and discoloration at the bottom rim consistent with age and decorative use. No cracks or repairs.
Perfect for
• Old World or European-inspired interiors
• Dark academia or gothic décor
• Shelf styling, libraries, offices, and studies
• Collected brass displays
A striking vintage accent piece with character, weight, and timeless appeal.
Reserve: $110.00
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Vintage Brass Mortar and Pestle Animal Head Handles Apothecary Corludin Marked Old World Herbal
Estimate $150-$200
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Vintage and Mid-Century Art and Lighting
Mar 05, 2026 3:00 AM ESTNew York, NY, United States
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