{"product_id":"early-20th-century-monumental-apothecary-mortar-and-pestle-trade-sign","title":"Early 20th Century Monumental Apothecary Mortar and Pestle Trade Sign","description":"\u003cp\u003eLarge figural apothecary trade sign fashioned in the form of a mortar and pestle, mounted to an elaborate wrought iron wall bracket with twisted arm, decorative scrollwork terminal, and suspension chain support. The mortar body is executed in copper and tin with hand-formed rolled details, while the oversized pestle projects prominently from the vessel, creating a highly recognizable symbol of the pharmacy trade. Intended for exterior display, the sign would have served as a visual identifier for an apothecary, druggist, or pharmacy during an era when pictorial trade symbols were often more effective than written signage.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMortar and pestle signs are among the most iconic forms of pharmacy advertising, representing centuries of medicinal preparation through the grinding and blending of herbs, powders, and compounds. Surviving examples of this scale, particularly those retaining their original wrought iron mounting hardware, are increasingly scarce.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nShows moderate to heavy wear consistent with long-term outdoor use including oxidation, tarnish, surface corrosion, weathering, and paint loss to the wrought iron bracket. Mortar and pestle retain an attractive aged patina throughout. Several small holes are present on the upper surface of the mortar body as photographed. Mount remains sturdy and displays well.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\n54\" L x 14\" D x 25\" H\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 11747 - 021125\u003cbr\u003e\nMM - 061126\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis piece will need to ship via freight. For information regarding shipping, please visit our Terms \u0026amp; Conditions page \u003ca class=\"GeneratedLink\" href=\"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/pages\/shipping\" target=\"_blank\"\u003ehere\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Industrial Artifacts","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44190546100267,"sku":"11747","price":13820.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0194\/8170\/files\/eb31cbf8-20ac-53ad-b29c-508c8c952b18.jpg?v=1781216207","url":"https:\/\/industrialartifacts.net\/products\/early-20th-century-monumental-apothecary-mortar-and-pestle-trade-sign","provider":"Industrial Artifacts","version":"1.0","type":"link"}