Apothecary's balance with brass beam and glass pans

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Apothecary's balance with brass beam and glass pans, in rectangular wooden box, no weights, made by Richard Pallet, 91 Leadenhall Street, London, England, 1750-1900.

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A3061
Materials:
box, wood, box, felt, box, brass, scales, brass, scales, glass and scales, silk
Measurements:
box: length 170 mm
box: width 82 mm
box: depth 28 mm
beam: length 117 mm
pans: diameter 50 mm
shears: length 55 mm
type:
scales
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)