Set of coin scales

Set of coin scales, circular box-type beam ends, in oval with 7 weights, English, 1801 to 1900

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A659942
Materials:
steel, brass, tin, wood, silk and velvet
type:
coin scales

Parts

Cylindrical, knobbed brass weight

Cylindrical, knobbed brass weight

Cylindrical, knobbed brass weight, 5dwts 8 grains

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A659942 Pt1
type:
weights
Cylindrical, knobbed brass weight

Cylindrical, knobbed brass weight

Cylindrical, knobbed brass weight, 2dwts 16 grains

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A659942 Pt2
type:
weights
Cylindrical, knobbed brass weight

Cylindrical, knobbed brass weight

Cylindrical, knobbed brass weight, 1dwt 8 grains

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A659942 Pt3
type:
weights
Solid, square brass 1/2 dram weight

Solid, square brass 1/2 dram weight

Solid, square brass 1/2 dram weight

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A659942 Pt4
type:
weights
3 rectangular brass weights

3 rectangular brass weights

3 rectangular brass weights, to weigh 4, 3 and 3 grains

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A659942 Pt5
type:
weights