Oval lacquered tin case

SMG00212692

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Oval lacquered tin case, lined with woollen cloth, contains scales with steel beam and brass pans, and a single 5 pennyweight 8 grain weight, figure of justice painted on lid, English, 1771-1900

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665043
Materials:
case, tin, case, wool, cloth, scales, steel, scales, brass, scales, silk and weight, brass
type:
coin scales
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)