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Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign
$13,820
£10,551.51
€12,192.17
CA$19,400.66
A$21,624.06
CHF 11,345.40
MX$264,065.04
NOK 143,657.47
SEK 135,778.16
DKK 90,995.50
About the Item
Antique figural copper and tin trade sign.
This piece takes the form of an antique mortar and pestle, one of the most important tools used by practitioners of medicine for centuries. This tool was used in the production of foods, spices, herbs, and extracts that needed to be ground and/or mixed into powder. Due to the lack of literacy at the time, figural trade signs were important to apothecaries and pharmacies so people who could not read would still know where to get their medications.
The sign is constructed from copper and tin, and affixed to a wrought iron wall mount.
- Dimensions:Height: 25 in (63.5 cm)Width: 54 in (137.16 cm)Depth: 14 in (35.56 cm)
- Materials and Techniques:
- Period:
- Date of Manufacture:Unknown
- Condition:Wear consistent with age and use. Minor losses. Exhibits moderate amounts of rust/tarnish with some additional paint loss on the wall mount. There are a few small holes in the top of the mortar and pestle portion of the sign.
- Seller Location:Dekalb, IL
- Reference Number:Seller: 117471stDibs: LU10033243930452
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