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After seeing the post by Lakefive, I thought I should share this one that my Mother gave to me. This one was used for crushing fruit for jam, that is why it has such a lovely patina. They could be used for mashing potatoes, crushing walnuts, crackers, etc.
dia. 2.5" X 10" tall
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Thanks for the love, Mani.
Has that great "I have been used" look to it!
Thanks for looking Packrat & the comment, it's what I like to call "used well" not well used.
Thanks for the love bratjdd, Pack & bossy
Thanks for the L, lisa.
I've seen those in the countryside in France. I assumed they were for crushing the grain for bread. Functional art, I love it, thank you, Mich
Thanks fore the love, Bellin.
Thanks fore the love & the comment, Mich.