Set of 8 brass grain weights

Made:
1730-1900
SMG00203421

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Set of 8 brass grain weights, in small circular card box, has no lid, English, 1730-1900

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A656036
Materials:
brass and box, cardboard
Measurements:
box: diameter 34 mm
max: length 14 mm
max: width 14 mm
min: length 9 mm
min: width 9 mm
type:
weight sets

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