FRANCE, 18th-19th centuries - Two turned blackened wood spice or apothecary mortars on pedestals, decorated with protruding or engraved rings. With two pestles in turned blackened wood, one with iron, probably brought back. Total heights: 21.5 and 22 cm. - A coffee or spice mill with turned walnut body and screwed receptacle at the bottom. Formerly fitted with lid (missing) and crank, replaced by a turned wooden knob. Iron mechanism, marked "PNE" on the axle. H. 24.6 cm. As is; wear, scratches, bumps, chips, cracks, wormholes on the mill, worn screw thread on the receptacle; accidents and old restorations.