VTG "Merck Sharp & Dohme" Mortar Style Ashtray Collectible Pharmaceutical Advert

Unique vintage ceramic ashtray made for Merck Sharp & Dohme, the world renowned pharmaceutical company. Styled as a mortar and featuring a very cute looking design of medicine bottles and apothecary jars, with a quote circling the inside. Cork matted base which is marked as pictured. In very good vintage condition. No damage to note with no chips or cracks, and only some normal signs of age and use. A few relatively minor surface marks. Measurements are as follows and are approximate: Length- 4 7/8" Width- 4 3/8" Height- 2 1/8"