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Lot #18: Antique bronze apothecary mortar and pestle

Current bid

$1.00

Time Remaining:

4d left

Location:

Seymour Crescent, London, ON, N6G 5N4

Pickup:

Fri, May 15 2026

Antique bronze apothecary mortar and pestle, dating from the 17th to 19th centuries. The vessel features decorative bands in relief, such as stylized floral motifs or cherub heads, and includes handles on the sides. These tools were essential for apothecaries and households to grind herbs, roots, and minerals into powders, ointments, or solutions. The mortar may bears Latin inscriptions along the rim, such as "LEEFTE VERWINT AL DINCK" (Life conquers all things), a common phrase on Dutch-style mortars. Pickup category timeslot {A}

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Only Available Pickup Date/Time: Fri, May 15 2026

Category A: 10:00 AM - 04:00 PM

Pickup Location:  Seymour Crescent, London, ON, N6G 5N4 View Map (opens in new window)


Bidding Starts:

Friday, May 8, 2026 at 9:00:00 PM UTC

Bidding Ends:

Thursday, May 14, 2026 between 12:15:00 AM and 12:44:00 AM UTC

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Bid Date

Bid Amount

May 9, 2026, 4:11:15 PM UTC

$1.00

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