Set of apothecary's scales with steel beam

Set of apothecary's scales with steel beam, oval

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Set of apothecary's scales with steel beam, oval
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Set of apothecary's scales with steel beam, oval, vertical box-type beam ends, brass pans in rectangular mahogany chest, made by Charles de Grave, 59 St. Martins le Grand, London, England, 1750-1837.

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A198245
Materials:
steel, brass, silk, case, mahogany, case, brass and case, baize
type:
scales
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

Parts

2 rectangular brass weights to weigh 2 drams and 1/2 a dram

2 rectangular brass weights to weigh 2 drams and 1/2 a dram

2 rectangular brass weights to weigh 2 drams and 1/2 a dram

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A198245 Pt1
type:
weights
2 rectangular brass weights

2 rectangular brass weights

2 rectangular brass weights, to weigh 2 scruples and half a scruple

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A198245 Pt2
type:
weights
Circular brass weight

Circular brass weight

Circular brass weight, marked S 7

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A198245 Pt3
type:
weights
Set of apothecary's scales with steel beam

Set of apothecary's scales with steel beam

Set of apothecary's scales with steel beam, oval, vertical box-type beam ends, brass pans in rectangular mahogany chest (without weights see other parts), made by Charles de Grave, 59 St. Martins le Grand, London, England, 1750-1837.

Materials:
steel , brass , silk , case, mahogany , case, brass and case, baize
Object Number:
A198245 Pt4
type:
scales and case