Mortar - Cast iron - Mascolo, mortar

"Mortaio d'allegrezza," also known as
It was used to generate a loud noise, similar to thunder, during celebratory events.
The sound was produced by the combustion of gunpowder, compressed by a wooden plug, ignited through a small hole, or 'focone,' in the bottom.
The object is dated '1891', indicating its period of production, which is in the second half of the 19th century.
- Medium size, 14 cm height, 10 cm diameter at the base, weight 5.4 kg.


Today, it is considered a collectible object.