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 0313

Estimate £200-£300

Nov 2, 2026, 2:34 PM EST

Starting Bid

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£100

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Oct 27, 2026, 2:00 PM EDT

Stansted Mountfitchet, ESSEX, United Kingdom

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