Wooden base - Agate mortar - Antique object from the 19th century

€40.00

Antique object from the 19th century

A nicely patinated wooden pedestal, the center of which contains an agate I think, a hollowed-out stone forming a small mortar within this small pedestal.

Mortar pedestal

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Antique object from the 19th century
This is a nicely patinated wooden pedestal, the center of which contains an agate I think, a hollowed-out stone forming a small mortar within this small pedestal.
Height: 2.5cm Diameter at base: 4cm Diameter of hollowed stone: 1.5cm
This is a small object
The cameo shown in the photo is not included, as it is an illustrative photo. The mortar base is sold on its own
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Antique bezoar - Antipoison - Antidote

Once sold by the apothecary, bezoar, also known as gallstone, was reputed to have the same anti-poison properties as the legendary unicorn's horn, hence its excessively high price, also due to its great rarity.

An important piece in a cabinet of curiosities

Sold alone - Without stand, sold separately

Price €350.00