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The origins and meanings of pharmacy symbols
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Mortar, Lignum Vitae 18th century
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Mortar with carved wood lion.
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Mortar with carved wood lion
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Pestle and Mortar / Aerosol Typescript History
Date: c 1970Reference: WF/C/M/H/11Part of: Wellcome Foundation Ltd- Books
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At the Pestle and Mortar, in Abchurch-Lane in Lombard-street, you may have these following medicines.
Date: [1675?]