Coin scales

Coin scales, oval box-type beam ends, in oval painted tin box with 4 weights, probably English, 1701-1850

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665052
Materials:
steel, copper, tin, wood, wool and silk
type:
coin scales

Parts

Cylindrical, knobbed brass weight

Cylindrical, knobbed brass weight

Cylindrical, knobbed brass weight, to weigh 5 pennyweights 8 grains

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A665052 Pt1
type:
weight
Cylindrical, knobbed brass weight

Cylindrical, knobbed brass weight

Cylindrical, knobbed brass weight, to weigh 2 pennyweights 16 grains

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A665052 Pt2
type:
weight
2 brass weights

2 brass weights

2 brass weights, each a waisted cylinder with fenestrated key-like finial

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A665052 Pt3
type:
weight