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Antique Pharmacy Apothecary Clear Glass 2 3/4" Footed Mortar With Spout 1880-1920
This Footed Mortar is in Excellent Antique Condition with No Chips No Cracks No Repairs. Dating from approximately 1880-1920, it features thick clear glass construction with a substantial footed base and pouring lip characteristic of antique pharmacy and apothecary mortars. Measuring 2 3/4" high and weighing over one pound, this compact yet heavy example reflects the durable craftsmanship required for pharmaceutical and laboratory use during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries.
ITEM DESCRIPTION
This antique clear glass mortar was originally used by pharmacists, apothecaries, chemists, and laboratories for grinding and mixing medicinal compounds. The mortar features a heavy footed base, thick glass walls, and an applied pouring lip for transferring contents. Its substantial weight and sturdy construction demonstrate the practical design required for repeated daily use in professional settings.
ITEM CONDITION
Excellent Antique Condition with No Chips No Cracks No Repairs. The glass displays light wear consistent with age and use, including minor manufacturing irregularities typical of antique utilitarian glassware. Please review all photographs carefully.
ITEM DETAILS
Type: Pharmacy / Apothecary Mortar
Material: Clear Glass
Color: Clear
Height: 2 3/4"
Width: 4 1/8" Rim To Spout
Weight: 1 lb 1 oz
Base: Footed
Era: 1880-1920
Country of Origin: Unknown
HISTORICAL SIGNIFICANCE
Glass mortars such as this were essential tools in pharmacies and apothecary shops during the nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Used for preparing medicines and compounds before the widespread availability of commercially manufactured pharmaceuticals, these durable vessels remain popular today with collectors of medical, scientific, and apothecary antiques.
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