ANTIQUEHEAVY BRASSLARGE GERMANMORTAR AND PESTELFAMILY HEIRLOOMMARKED 5 ON THE BOTTOMMORTAR APOTHECARY JAR MEASURES 4 1/4" TALLWITH A 4 7/8" OPENINGTHE PESTAL MEASURES 8 1/4" LONGTHE MARKINGS ON THE PESTLE LOOK LIKE L 7OTHER MARKINGS ARE UNREADABLE RUSTIC NATURAL PATINAThere are old dents, scratches, rubbed areas...all which add to the antique ambiance of this antique piece of pharmaceutical history.WEIGHT IS APPROXIMATELY 4 POUNDS OF SOLID BRASSThis has b...een kept in the family for about 200 years. It has been packed away for a number of years. There are some nicks and scratches on the mortar, and a small crack on the rim. The mortar appears to have had a hammered pattern on it originally. This is a very old and beautiful piece that can be treasured for another 200 or 300 years.Thank you so much for looking at my item. I use clean recycled packaging items to save the earth and to save us both money. I pack your items safely, and do not give refunds for items damaged during shipping. I don't insure an item, unless you ask. I ship items within 5 business days.Visit our Family Store here on Ebay: JADITEBEANIESBOOKSANDMUSICCheck out my other items! I OFFER A GREAT VOLUME DISCOUNT! BUY ANY 2 ITEMS FROM MY STORE AND TAKE 10% OFF OF EACH ITEM, BUY ANY 3 ITEMS AND DEDUCT 15% OFF EACH ITEM, AND....BUY ANY 4 ITEMS AND TAKE 20% OFF OF EACH ITEM!! MUST BE PURCHASED AT THE SAME TIME AND PAID FOR TOGETHER. JUST ADD THEM TO YOUR CART AS YOU CHOOSE EACH ITEM. YOUR INVOICE WILL SHOW ALL YOUR SAVINGS AND GIVE YOU THE DISCOUNT PRICE!