{"product_id":"rustic-handcrafted-wood-mortar-and-pestle-set","title":"Antique French Wooden Mortar and Pestle | Turned Hardwood | Early to Mid 20th Century","description":"\u003cp\u003eSimple, purposeful, and well made, this antique wooden French mortar and pestle is a delight to hold. The soft, chestnut color and amazingly smooth finish compliment any modern kitchen. A matched pair like this is a unique find.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mortier en bois (wooden mortar) sits on a turned pedestal foot with a smooth, finely shaped bowl. The pestle stands tall above it, finished with a small turned finial at the top and a wide flat working head at the bottom. Likely early to mid 20th century, consistent with traditional French country woodcraft.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat makes this antique wooden mortar unique is the shape of the pilon (pestle). It was made for pressing rather than pounding: ideal for garlic, coarse salt, fresh herbs, or the soft work that goes into a Provencal pistou. The bowl interior is smooth and clean, the exterior shows turning marks and a warm medium brown patina. The interior looks almost new.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis is a usable and working piece of history. It can be used for a quick crush of pepper or rosemary, or set it on the counter as a small piece of France beside the cookbooks. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"The Provence Collection","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":52930378760535,"sku":"DEC-015","price":262.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0938\/4686\/4215\/files\/vintage-wooden-mortar-and-pestle-kitchen-grinder-2.jpg?v=1772640950","url":"https:\/\/theprovencecollection.com\/products\/rustic-handcrafted-wood-mortar-and-pestle-set","provider":"The Provence Collection","version":"1.0","type":"link"}