An antique bronze metal Spanish Colonial Mortar and Pestle, 16th / 17th century,

Description

An antique bronze metal Spanish Colonial Mortar and Pestle, 16th / 17th century,

mounted as a pre war radiator mascot,

Provenance:

possibly used in the colonial times of New Spain in Mexico. Also known by "Molcajete” and is the Spanish word for mortar and pestle. The name itself comes from the Aztec words meaning “seasoning” and “bowl"

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An antique bronze metal Spanish Colonial Mortar and Pestle, 16th / 17th century,

Lot 0016

Estimate £200-£400

Oct 15, 2026, 2:03 PM EDT

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£120

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Classic Cars and Automobilia

Oct 6, 2026, 1:00 PM EDT

Stansted Mountfitchet, ESSEX, United Kingdom

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