1950s White Apothecary Porcelain Mortar & Pestle Size 5 G.D.V. Bruère glass The back of one earring

The back of one earring is also stamped

The outer white lacquered metal frame is held onto the metal wall fitting with four screws which require an Allen key to release them

The rim of the bowl has a hand-hammered finish

The table is in good vintage condition with some small light scratch marks on the pedestal column which are barely noticeable and some wear related fine scratches on the table top

Due to their age one of the lamps has some internal dust on the inside which is undetectable unless the light is picked up

1950s White Apothecary Porcelain Mortar & Pestle Size 5 G.D.V. Bruère glass The back of one earringThis authentic white porcelain mortar and pestle with a pouring beak is an example of classic French apothecary ware. The mortar and pestle are from different French manufacturers. The pestle is stamped with the oval G. D. V. (Girault Demay Vignolet) mark from Brure, referring to G. D. V. & Cie of Brure Allichamps, France, a town long associated with high quality laboratory and pharmaceutical porcelain. The mortar's stamp states: Porcelaine Avignon