Set of 4 silver-plated weights

Set of 4 silver-plated weights, 2 cubes and 2 balls

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Set of 4 silver-plated weights, 2 cubes and 2 balls
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Set of 4 silver-plated weights, 2 cubes and 2 balls, in velvet-lined leatherette case, European, 1831-1870

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Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A140669
Materials:
brass, silver (plated), leatherette and velvet
Measurements:
side of larger cube: length 25 mm
side of smaller cube: length 12 mm
larger ball: diameter 25 mm
smaller ball: diameter 12 mm
case: length 92 mm
case: width 95 mm
case: depth 35 mm
type:
weight sets
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)