Set of pharmaceutical weights in solid wooden box

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Set of pharmaceutical weights in solid wooden box, with small pin to facilitate removal, Dutch, 1701-1800

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A656056
Materials:
box, wood, box, brass and weights, brass
Measurements:
box: length 180 mm
box: width 92 mm
box: depth 55 mm
1lb weight: diameter 54 mm
1lb weight: height 43 mm
weight, max: length 34 mm
weight, max: width 35 mm
weight, max: length 12 mm
weight, min: width 12 mm
pin: length 48 mm
type:
weight sets