Mortar (2) - Bronze - With the original pestle.
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Two-piece antique bronze pharmacy mortar with its original pestle, dating to the late 19th–early 20th century, approximately 12–13 cm high, mouth diameter 14–16 cm, and weighing 1,233 g.
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Antique bronze pharmacy mortar with its original pestle, dating from the late 19th – early 20th century.
Classic example of an apothecary’s mortar, cast in solid mass with an elegant flared mouth and twin side handles. Complete with its original pestle, an item increasingly rare to find in a pair.
The body shows decorative lathe-turned workmanship and signs of wear consistent with its age, which attest to its authenticity and historical use in the pharmaceutical or herbal medicine field.
On the underside there are engraved numbers visible (likely foundry marks or vintage inventory).
A very decorative object, ideal for collectors of antique pharmacy instruments, rustic furnishings, medical offices, or vintage environments.
Conditions: good overall condition, with original patina, signs of use and surface oxidation consistent with age. No cracks or visible breaks. Pestle included.
Material: solid bronze/brass
Period: late 19th – early 20th century
Mortar height: about 12–13 cm
Mouth diameter: about 14–16 cm
Pestle: included
Antique bronze pharmacy mortar with its original pestle, dating from the late 19th – early 20th century.
Classic example of an apothecary’s mortar, cast in solid mass with an elegant flared mouth and twin side handles. Complete with its original pestle, an item increasingly rare to find in a pair.
The body shows decorative lathe-turned workmanship and signs of wear consistent with its age, which attest to its authenticity and historical use in the pharmaceutical or herbal medicine field.
On the underside there are engraved numbers visible (likely foundry marks or vintage inventory).
A very decorative object, ideal for collectors of antique pharmacy instruments, rustic furnishings, medical offices, or vintage environments.
Conditions: good overall condition, with original patina, signs of use and surface oxidation consistent with age. No cracks or visible breaks. Pestle included.
Material: solid bronze/brass
Period: late 19th – early 20th century
Mortar height: about 12–13 cm
Mouth diameter: about 14–16 cm
Pestle: included
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
1233 g
Title additional information
With the original pestle.
No. of items
2
Country of Origin
Europe
Material
Bronze
Style
Antique
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
13 cm
Width
16 cm
Depth
16 cm
Estimated Period
20th century
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