Bronze, copper, tin
Large brass pharmacist mortar from Svane Apoteket in Randers, 1882. Denmark.
Lot No. 28372image 1/4
Large brass pharmacist mortar from Svane Apoteket in Randers, 1882. Denmark. With pestle. The side is decorated with a triangle, in which there is a skull with crossed bones. With engraved decoration and the name: Skjold anno. 1882. Height.: 15 cm. Dia opening: 17 cm. Length pestle: 25.5 cm.
Fantastically beautiful work, as you can see, has been in use. Later probably only used as decoration.
Very rare. Price by arrangement!