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19th Century Apothecary Mortar & Pestle Countertop Trade Sign or Sale Stimulator

About the Item

Apothecary trade sign or sale stimulator in the form of a mortar and pestle in gilt wood. The mortar of cylindrical waisted form with a central half round band and stepped rings at top and bottom, the solid top with the handle of a pestle rising at an angle. These pieces generally stood on store counters as sale stimulators or as ornamental details on built in shop fittings.
  • Dimensions:
    Height: 12.75 in (32.39 cm)Diameter: 5.75 in (14.61 cm)
  • Style:
    Folk Art (Of the Period)
  • Materials and Techniques:
    Wood
  • Place of Origin:
    United States
  • Period:
    Late 19th Century
  • Date of Manufacture:
    1880
  • Condition:
    Wear consistent with age and use.
  • Seller Location:
    Chapel Hill, NC
  • Reference Number:
    Seller: ACK1stDibs: LU7371236833502

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