Antique Mortar & Pestle -What’s it worth?

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  1. Freckles836

    Freckles836 New Member

    Hi, does anyone know anything about Mortar and Pestles like this? The mortar is 6 3/4” across and 4” tall and the pestle is 9” long. The mark on the bottom says “warranted acid proof” with a small “4” below it, and a small “4” on the pestle as well. Not sure if it’s stone or ceramic, but it is heavy! My initial searches found similar ones valued from $16 -$900!? Lol. Does anyone know anything about this or what it may be worth?
     

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  2. Debora

    Debora Well-Known Member

    An internet search using the terms "warranted acid proof" brings up lots of similars. Stoneware and for apothecary use. The number 4 indicates size. eBay Completed Listings should give you an idea of collector interest.

    Debora
     
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  3. silverbell

    silverbell Well-Known Member

    Welcome! From Gene Stratton Porter.
     
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    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

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  5. kentworld

    kentworld Well-Known Member

    She wrote Girl of the Limberlost, but I have no idea how she is connected to the discussion of a mortar and pestle.
     
    kentworld, Aug 7, 2023
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  6. silverbell

    silverbell Well-Known Member

    Nor do I! I can only assume that I was replying to something else, but was in the wrong place. :oops::oops::rolleyes:
     
    silverbell, Aug 8, 2023
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    komokwa The Truth is out there...!

    :hilarious::hilarious::hilarious:
     
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