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The Long Family Mortar and Pestle
Exceptional Hudson River Valley maple mortar and pestle that’s been passed down through the male members of the “Long” family. The mortar is incised with the names and dates of four generations of owners starting with Lewis Long in 1826. Indulging a bit of dry wit, Robert, the carver, left the final two digits of his date blank. Nature loves an optimist. Mortar and zaftig pestle are matched and the mortar retains most of its ancient oxidized mustard paint. Rare is an understatement. Walnut, 5½”H.
$1,275
