Hidden Value in a 17th Century Mortar & Pestle – Watch the Appraisal!

31 Oct 2024 · 1 min

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In this short appraisal video, the host examines a large mortar and pestle dated 1655, asserting it is an authentic Renaissance‑period piece rather than a reproduction. He notes its rarity and size, estimating that at auction it could fetch between $800 and $1,200, potentially higher if multiple bidders compete. He advises selling it through an auction rather than a private sale to maximize price, emphasizing the importance of competitive bidding. The host also references his long experience in appraisals, stating he has never encountered a piece of this age before, and ends with a call for viewers to subscribe for future content.

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This piece, I've never bought a mortar and pedestal in my life. I've never seen one this old. I have. This has a date of 1655. Wow. And this is— I don't believe this is a reproduction. This is actually from the Renaissance period, 1655. If it wasn't that old, and this is a big size too, you're talking about $50 to $100. I think at auction this piece will probably go between $800 and $1,200. And it's such a rare piece. All you need is 2 people fighting over it. It could go for more. And for a piece like this, I would probably rather you put it at auction than sell it outright, because you just— you never know. It's a good design. It's a good date. It's original. And I've been doing this a long time. I've never seen something like this before, not of this age. Please subscribe so you don't miss any future videos.