Set of three rectangular brass weights
Set of three rectangular brass weights, to weigh 2, 1 and 1/2 dram, made by W. & T. Avery of Birmingham
Apothecaries scales with steel beam and brass pans
- Made:
- 1750-1900
Apothecaries scales with steel beam and brass pans, in rectangular wooden box, lined with red velvet, three weight set and one single weight, one set made by W. & T. Avery of Birmingham, English, 1750-1900
Details
- Category:
- Pharmacy-ware
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A665729
- Materials:
- scales, steel, scales, brass, scales, silk, box, wood, box, brass, box, velvet and weight, brass
- type:
- apothecaries scales
Parts
Two small rectangular brass weights
Two small rectangular brass weights, to weigh 2 and 1 scruples
Four thin rectangular brass weights
Four thin rectangular brass weights, to weigh 6 and 5 grains
