Chemical balance used by Dr. Andrew Ure (1778-1857)
Chemical balance used by Dr. Andrew Ure (1778-1857), made by Breithaupt & Sohn in Cassel, 43cm/17" beam. Glazed wooden case with a long drawer in the base, brass beam and pillar.
Analytical balance by Breithaupt & Sohn, Germany, 1804-1830
- maker:
- F W Breithaupt and Son and Andrew Ure
Chemical balance used by Dr. Andrew Ure (1778-1857), has a glazed wooden case and a long wooden drawer in the base, made by Breithaupt & Sohn, Cassel. Brass beam and pillar.
This balance made by Breithaupt & Sohn made in Kassel, Germany was used by Dr Andrew Ure (1778-1857). Professor of chemistry at Anderson College, Glasgow (1804-30), he published a 'Dictionary of Chemistry' in 1832. Later he was a research chemist for the British government. His work included analytical chemistry for the Board of Customs.
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Weights, marked Pilgrim in Diez
Set of weights marked on underside Pilgrim in Diez.
