Two Antique European Large Bronze Mortars and Pestle

19th century, possibly earlier, unmarked, including (2) solid bronze mortars of tapering cylindrical form with round foot, the larger with flared rim and strapwork together with pestle; the larger with reeded ring and dual bulb handles.

Largest 6 3/4 x 8 3/8 in.; pestle 12 1/2 in.

From the Estate of the late Susan C. Frankenberg, Hillsborough, North Carolina

Scattered small areas of verdigris and oxidation to both; wear consistent with age.