Three square weights from scales set
3 roughly square weights, to weigh 2 and 2 x 1 drams
Scales,steel beam, brass pans, six assorted weights, in lacquered tin box
- Made:
- 1701-1900
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Oval, lacquered tin box with butterfly on lid, contains scales with steel beam and brass pans, and 6 assorted weights, English, 1701-1900
Details
- Category:
- Pharmacy-ware
- Collection:
- Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
- Object Number:
- A665049
- Materials:
- case, tin, case, cotton, cloth, case, wool, cloth, case, wood, scales, steel, scales, brass, scales, silk and weights, brass
- type:
- scales
Parts
Two circular brass, coin-like weights
Set of 2 circular brass, coin-like weights, 2 weigh 2 and 1 drams, made by W. & T. Avery Limited, Birmingham, England, 1847-1900.
Circular brass coin-like weight, to weigh two scruples
Circular brass coin-like weight, to weigh 2 scruples, made by W. & T. Avery Limited, Birmingham, England, 1847-1900.
