Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign painted sign MM - 6591 - 121223

MM - 6591 - 121223

This cabinet features two drawers

but is in good structural condition

George spent much of his time improving upon patents for newly released machinery

These humidors are constructed of oak and lined with porcelain

Early 20th Century Pharmacist Figural Trade Sign painted sign MM - 6591 - 121223Antique figural painted tin trade sign. This piece takes the form of an antique mortar and pestle, one of the most important tools used by practitioners of medicine for centuries. This tool was used in the production of foods, spices, herbs, and extracts that needed to be ground and or mixed into powder. Due to the lack of literacy at the time, figural trade signs were important to apothecaries and pharmacies so people who could not read would still