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Offered is a commemorative Schering Pharmaceuticals ceramic mortar and wood pestle made in the early 1960s by McCoy Pottery that …
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Offered is a commemorative Schering Pharmaceuticals ceramic mortar and wood pestle made in the early 1960s by McCoy Pottery that comes with its original wood pestle.
It features a raised relief in a high-gloss honey-colored glaze celebrating Moses Maimonides (1135 - 1204), a rabbi, physician and philosopher renowned as the Father of Pharmacology. On the other side of the jar there is a raised relief design of the ‘Rx’ pharmacy symbol as well as the Latin motto of the apothecary: "Secundum Artem" - which means "To make favourably with skill."
The McCoy Pottery Company produced numerous promotional advertising pieces for different firms that were marked with the customer's name or logo. The bottom of this jar has a cork bottom with the Schering logo in black.
The ceramic mortar measures 5.25" in width, has a mouth and base that are 3" in diameter, and is 5.25" in height.
The Walnut wood pestle that has "CORICIDIN" (a medicine used to treat headaches, runny noses, allergies, etc.) imprinted on the stem measures 6.75 L x 1.125" W.
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- Dimensions
- 5.25ʺW × 5.25ʺD × 5.25ʺH
- Styled After
- Roseville Pottery
- The Haeger Potteries
- Period
- 1960s
- Country of Origin
- United States
- Item Type
- Vintage, Antique or Pre-owned
- Materials
- Ceramic
- Wood
- Condition
- Good Condition, Original Condition Unaltered, Some Imperfections
- Color
- Mustard
- Condition Notes
- The ceramic jar is intact and there are no discernible nicks, chips, fleabites, cracks, or signs of crazing. The Walnut … moreThe ceramic jar is intact and there are no discernible nicks, chips, fleabites, cracks, or signs of crazing. The Walnut wood pestle appears to have faded, and shows scratches on its finish (see photos). Any wear is commensurate with age and past handling. less
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