{"product_id":"antique-heavy-brass-mortar-pestle-hand-turned-apothecary-tool-19th-century-european","title":"Antique Heavy Brass Mortar \u0026 Pestle | Hand-Turned Apothecary Tool | 19th Century European","description":"\u003cp data-start=\"635\" data-end=\"809\"\u003eThis is a \u003cstrong data-start=\"645\" data-end=\"694\"\u003egenuine antique heavy brass mortar and pestle\u003c\/strong\u003e, likely dating to the \u003cstrong data-start=\"717\" data-end=\"742\"\u003emid–late 19th century\u003c\/strong\u003e, originally used in an apothecary, pharmacy, or household kitchen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"811\" data-end=\"1023\"\u003eThe piece is \u003cstrong data-start=\"824\" data-end=\"850\"\u003esolid brass throughout\u003c\/strong\u003e, with substantial weight and a classic stepped profile. The pestle fits comfortably and shows matching age and wear, indicating it has remained with the mortar for decades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1025\" data-end=\"1266\"\u003eVisible surface wear, small dents, and patina are present throughout - \u003cstrong data-start=\"1096\" data-end=\"1129\"\u003ehonest signs of long-term use\u003c\/strong\u003e, not damage. These marks are consistent with authentic antique brass tools and contribute to the character and originality of the piece.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1268\" data-end=\"1310\"\u003eThis mortar \u0026amp; pestle works beautifully as:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1311\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1313\" data-end=\"1350\"\u003eA functional kitchen or herbal tool\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1351\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1353\" data-end=\"1409\"\u003eA decorative object for shelves, libraries, or studies\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1410\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1412\" data-end=\"1488\"\u003eA prop or display piece for historical, apothecary, or old-world interiors\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1490\" data-end=\"1622\"\u003eNo modern polishing has been done. This piece has been left \u003cstrong data-start=\"1550\" data-end=\"1577\"\u003eintentionally untouched\u003c\/strong\u003e to preserve its age, surface, and integrity.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr data-start=\"1624\" data-end=\"1627\"\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-start=\"1629\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-start=\"1632\" data-end=\"1645\"\u003eCondition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1646\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1648\" data-end=\"1668\"\u003eStructurally solid\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1669\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1671\" data-end=\"1705\"\u003eOriginal brass patina throughout\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1706\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1708\" data-end=\"1766\"\u003eVisible surface wear and small dents consistent with age\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1767\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1769\" data-end=\"1803\"\u003ePestle included and well-matched\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-start=\"1804\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003e\n\u003cp data-start=\"1806\" data-end=\"1828\"\u003eNo cracks or repairs\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Ancestors Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":42955525357681,"sku":null,"price":99.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0651\/1060\/5937\/files\/morter2.jpg?v=1768524635","url":"https:\/\/ancestorsantiques.com\/products\/antique-heavy-brass-mortar-pestle-hand-turned-apothecary-tool-19th-century-european","provider":"Ancestors Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}