Early 20th Century Monumental Apothecary Mortar and Pestle Trade Sign pinch jar A" and the part numbers

A" and the part numbers

The deeply worn surfaces

Illinois in the early 20th century

Visible mounting wear and edge loss suggest long-term exterior installation

and produced this lighter in gold and mulberry

Early 20th Century Monumental Apothecary Mortar and Pestle Trade Sign pinch jar A" and the part numbersLarge 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