This is a vintage made in Switzerland Mortar and Pestle that my father bought at a thrift store later in life. There is a 1550 stamped on the bottom but we believe that to be maybe a lot number not the year of manufacture, though we can not be sure.

The pestle we do not believe is original to this mortar but a substitute that either came from the same thrift store or from my father's own pharmacist belongings.

This mortar is heavy and weighs almost 3 pounds. It measures 2.5 inches in height and across the top the opening is roughly 4 inches.  The pestle has the brand name of Coricidin embossed on it and is about 5.5 inches in length. The mortar features lion heraldic imagery.

Please note this item is old, it has marks, stains and wear from its age. The bottom has some dimpling marks and parts of this item do have scratches.

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