Pharmacy Equipment and Accessories : Preparing and dispensing remedies as well as medical advice for centuries
Object ID Number:
ph355
Object Name:
Mortar & Pestle
Type:
Ceramic Mortar & Pestle
Manufactured from:
1850
Manufactured to:
1920
Description / History:
Small mid 18th to early 20th century, unglazed, ceramic mortar & pestle. The small size indicates this may have been used as a travel mortar & pestle by a doctor, used to mix medicines for dispensing during house calls
Dimensions:
H–1.5 Dia–1.25 inches
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