Manufacturer

Unidentified maker

Material

brass

Dimensions

Overall (c, mortar): 4 1/2 × 5 3/8 in. (11.4 × 13.7 cm)

Overall (d, pestle): 8 in. × 1 1/2 in. (20.3 × 3.8 cm)

Creation Date

1850 – 1899

Description

Cylindrical brass mortar with flaring rim and knob handles, banded with incised lines and dumb bell shaped pestle with knop at center.

Provenance

Gift of the Estate of Ruth Weinberger

Kitchen Artifact ID

1979.92cd