LARGE ANTIQUE SOLID HEAVY BRASS PHARMACEUTICAL MORTAR & PESTLE

Description

Being offered for your consideration is this
Large Antique Heavy Solid Brass Pharmaceutical Mortar & Pestle.
This Mortar & Pestle was purchased at a local estate sale from the Great-Grandson of the original Pharmacist who owned it.  The Pharmacy, that is still in the family, and still in existence and operating is located in Oceanside, New York.
The Great-Grandson stated that HIS Grandfather gave it to him and made it known at that time that this Mortar & Pestle was used by HIS (the Grand-father's) father when he opened the pharmacy.  The Great-Grandson said that this Morter & Pestle is well OVER 100 years old.
The Morter & Pestle has a natural aged patina and shows much use.   If you look closely on the bottom of the Mortar, inscribed in the brass is 'MO' with the number '8' under it.
The Mortar measures 5" in height.  The top of the Mortar 'bells' out somewhat, and measures 5.25" in diameter.  The Base of the Mortar measures 3.25" in diameter.  Two large 'knobs' or 'handles' protrude from both sides of the Mortar.  The Pestle measures 8.25" in length and shows much use.
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