The Christmas 2012 Catalogue - Denzil Grant Antiques

LignumPestle andMortarA large 17th century lignumvitae pestle and mortar, the foodprocessor of its day. This denselygrained wood (the only wood thatsinks) has taken on a rich deepcolour and patina with its waterwipedsurface, which in placesgives a lighter bleached effect tothe grain. Overall, a lovely mottledhue. English, circa 1680.Dimensions:Height: 24cms (9.5inches)Diameter: 23cms (9inches)Map ofScotlandA fine early 19th centuryneedle and silk work mapof Scotland showing thecounties as they were atthe time. In its originalrosewood frame. Scottish,circa 1810.Dimensions:Height: 55.5cms (21.75inches)Width: 53cms (21inches)Reference: DG26Reference: DG25