Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.
Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.
Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.
Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.
Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.
Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.
Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.
Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.
Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.
Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.
Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.
Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.
Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.
Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.
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Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.

1.975
19th century
Other style
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From: DD84SD, Glen Prosen , United Kingdom

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    Of interest to the pharmacy: a very rare, very large bronze mortar.
    Still on its original cast-iron and wood stand.
    The mortar is signed and stamped L.E. Maritz = Louis Ernest Maritz (1774-1851), The Hague, Netherlands.
    L.E. Maritz was a national gunsmith and cannon founder for the central government.
    His foundry also manufactured other products and was associated with the iron foundry L.I. Enthoven & Co.
    The iron stand is unmarked, but attributed to Enthoven.
    In 1848, the Maritz company changed its name to Enthoven & Co.
    Mortar with bronze pestle.
    Mortar dimensions: 24.5 cm high, 31 cm diameter, total height including stand 61 cm, weight of bronze mortar 38.5 kg, cast in one piece.
    Dutch, circa 1825
    In superb used condition, neither cracked nor repaired, with a beautiful patina.

    Ref: 9U01992MT1

    Condition Very good
    Style Other style (Scientific instruments of Other style Style)
    Period 19th century (Scientific instruments 19th century)
    Country of origin Netherlands
    Artist Le mortier est signé et estampillé L.E. Maritz = Louis Ernest Maritz (1774-1851), La Haye, Pays-Bas.
    Width (cm) 313
    Height (cm) 61
    Materials Bronze, Iron
    Shipping Time Ready to ship in 2-3 Business Days
    Location DD84SD, Glen Prosen , United Kingdom
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