{"product_id":"antique-pharmacy-heavy-solid-brass-mortar-and-pestle-b","title":"Antique Pharmacy Heavy Solid Brass Mortar And Pestle (B). Dated 1825","description":"\u003cp\u003eI am listing three similar antique cast brass pestle and mortar sets in my store. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThey were probably initially used in a chemist’s shop or by an apothecary to crush down ingredients to be used in pills and potions. Today,  these now seem to be popular accessories in the kitchen. The brass is safe to use (as long as you are not regularly crushing up acidic items) and will easily crush up nuts, whole spices, garlic and chillies.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003eThis is a fine antique example. It is made of a heavy cast brass.  \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is an elegant trumpet shape with a pleasant flared rim. There are two flat handles at each side. There are engraved two decorative rings at the top and a raised ring towards the bottom of the mortar.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe base is smooth with no decoration.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe mortar measures 4 inches in height and with a diameter of 4 1\/8 inches at the top. The base has a diameter of just over 3 inches. From handle to handle it is 4 3\/4 inches. Unpacked it weighs 950 grams.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pestle is 7 inches in length.  \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIt is in good condition with a nice patina of age, It has no nicks, scratches or dents. It is certainly not a modern reproduction and has a lot of age to it. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUK Postage would be with Royal Mail Tracked (Small Parcel). This will be applied to your order at the checkout. \u003cspan style=\"font-size: 0.875rem;\"\u003e \u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Iconic Edinburgh","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":40139568054336,"sku":"Code B. WEST CASTLE ON SHELF","price":65.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0271\/1902\/6240\/files\/antique-pharmacy-heavy-solid-brass-mortar-and-pestle-b-dated-1825-194.webp?v=1781550147","url":"https:\/\/www.iconicedinburgh.co.uk\/products\/antique-pharmacy-heavy-solid-brass-mortar-and-pestle-b","provider":"Iconic Edinburgh","version":"1.0","type":"link"}