Double-ended medicine measure, England, 1851-1920

Double-ended medicine measure, England, 1851-1920

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Double-ended measure, earthenware, teaspoon and dessert spoon, English, 1851-1920

The bases of these two cups are joined together. The larger bowl measures one dessertspoon and the smaller one measures one teaspoon. Household cutlery varied widely in shape and size so it was better to use a device like this to measure medicine. This design was patented by Platt & Son, chemists based in Chester, England. It is shown here with similar medicine measures (A626204, A626208, A626209, A626210).

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A608448
Materials:
earthenware (glazed)
Measurements:
overall: 66 mm 40 mm, .03kg
type:
medicine measure