Mortar and pestle (5) - Gilt brass
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Brass mortars and pestle set dating to 1950–1960, Italian-made in vintage style, comprising five pieces with a calyx shape and horizontal ring grooves, dimensions about 9 cm high and 7.5 cm square.
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Mortar with brass pestle, an antique tool used in pharmacy and herbology, in good condition as shown in the photos.
Cup-shaped with a flared profile upward and a circular pedestal base.
The exterior surface features horizontal ring grooves typical of lathe work, the pestle coordinated with knurled end and central stepped rings to ensure a firm grip.
Pestle size: length 14.5 cm, diameter 1 cm; head large 2 cm, small 1.5 cm.
Two mortars and one bronze pestle, dimensions: height for both 6 cm, width 6 cm; pestle length 9.5 cm, max width 8 cm.
Both have a cup shape with decorative horizontal grooves along the body.
Product made in Italy
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Mortar with brass pestle, an antique tool used in pharmacy and herbology, in good condition as shown in the photos.
Cup-shaped with a flared profile upward and a circular pedestal base.
The exterior surface features horizontal ring grooves typical of lathe work, the pestle coordinated with knurled end and central stepped rings to ensure a firm grip.
Pestle size: length 14.5 cm, diameter 1 cm; head large 2 cm, small 1.5 cm.
Two mortars and one bronze pestle, dimensions: height for both 6 cm, width 6 cm; pestle length 9.5 cm, max width 8 cm.
Both have a cup shape with decorative horizontal grooves along the body.
Product made in Italy
Careful shipping
Details
Era
1900-2000
Weight
300 g
Brass type
Gilt brass
No. of items
5
Country of origin
Italy
Material
Brass
Colour
Bronze, Gold
Style
Vintage
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
Height
9 cm
Width
7.5 cm
Depth
7.5 cm
Estimated period
1950-1960
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