Antique Cast Iron Apothecary Mortar & Pestle (5.4kg) – Victorian Chemist Shop, Barnard Castle UK, 22cm Pestle, 16.5cm Bowl ceremonial axe On the turned up brim

On the turned up brim is written: "In a broadcast to the commonwealth the Queen looked back on the historic day: As it draws to a close

Brooch/Pendant size: 30mm across

very mild blooming  inside the front cover and rear page - some pages have come away due to the rusted staple hence the reduced price

Dimensions: height 17cm

Antique Cast Iron Apothecary Mortar & Pestle (5.4kg) – Victorian Chemist Shop, Barnard Castle UK, 22cm Pestle, 16.5cm Bowl ceremonial axe On the turned up brimA proper workhorse from an old chemists near Barnard Castle, County Durham. This antique cast iron mortar and pestle has the weight and wall thickness you want for serious grinding, with a gently flared rim and a turned foot. It carries an honest industrial patina with a few casting pits and light surface rust from age. Please note: the first image maybe an enhanced presentation image. For an accurate representation of condition, including any wear or