{"product_id":"antique-austrian-brass-mortar-and-pestle-64251","title":"Heavy Brass Mortar and Pestle with Side Handles, 11 cm, Austria – Vintage Apothecary \u0026 Kitchen Mortar, Farmhouse","description":"\u003cp\u003eA heavy \u003cstrong\u003ebrass mortar\u003c\/strong\u003e with its original \u003cstrong\u003epestle\u003c\/strong\u003e – with a flared rim and two decorative \u003cstrong\u003eside handles\u003c\/strong\u003e, typical of traditional European kitchen and apothecary mortars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCharacter\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOver the years the solid brass has developed a warm, natural \u003cstrong\u003epatina\u003c\/strong\u003e that reveals its age and authenticity. The number \"5\" is engraved on the base.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetails \u0026amp; Condition\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMaterial: heavy brass\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHeight: 11 cm \/ 4.3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDiameter: 11 cm \/ 4.3 in\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMarking: engraved \"5\" on the base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eOrigin: Austria\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDate: vintage, exact age undetermined\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eCondition: very good, no cracks or chips, age-related wear and patina\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUses\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFor grinding spices, herbs and nuts – or as a showpiece in country and farmhouse kitchens. A characterful Christmas gift for home cooks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRinse with warm water after use and dry well; preserve the patina or polish gently.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt the Scouts' flea market in Zwettl the mortar stood on a wooden table, and the pestle rang out brightly when turned inside it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cem\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: #7b3f00;\"\u003eThe scent of spices from many years — Things with Soul · VintageAustriaShop\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"VintageAustriaShop","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57640106262903,"sku":"30497","price":105.15,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0993\/4071\/4359\/files\/il_fullxfull.8404904865_d0eo.jpg?v=1792947067","url":"https:\/\/vintageaustriashop.com\/en\/products\/antique-austrian-brass-mortar-and-pestle-64251","provider":"VintageAustriaShop","version":"1.0","type":"link"}