Antique Acme Mortar Bowls + Pestle 4 Pieces

Offered is a set of antique Acme mortar bowls and pestle.  From an apothecary shop that closed in the 1920s the vessels are strong, sturdy, and quite heavy.  The walls of the earthenware pottery bowls range in thickness from 1/2″ for the smallest to 3/4″ for the largest.  There is evidence of use in the interior bottoms of each consistent with age. More detailed size and condition specifics are listed below.  Note the diameter measurements are to the outside of the rims, not including the spout areas that extend a bit beyond.  The height is calculated from table to rim.

Large Bowl:  Weight 8 lbs., marked with an incised number 8, diameter 9″, height 5″  No condition issues.

Medium Bowl:  Weight 6 lbs./8 oz, marked Acme Trade Mark and incised number 5, diameter 7 3/4″, height 4 1/2″  No condition issues

Small Bowl: Weight 1 lb./5.3 oz,  marked Acme Trade Mark and incised number 1, diameter 5″, height 2 1/2″  Has 1/4″ chip on underside of rim, no other issues

Pestle:  Weight 11.2 oz., marked with incised number 5, 8 1/2″ long  There is a paint mark on the wood handle and though not movable or unstable it is not snug against the earthenware portion

All items are offered as shown and described for one price.