Silver apothecary's balance

Silver apothecary's balance, complete with 6 brass weights

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Silver apothecary's balance, complete with 6 brass weights
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Silver apothecary's balance, complete with 6 brass weights, one of which is a cuckoo, in original case, English, Queen Anne period, 1702-1714

Parts

Five brass weights

Five brass weights

Five brass weights, circular, possibly all cuckoos

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A641075 Pt1
type:
weights
Brass weight

Brass weight

Brass weight, circular with bevelled edge, a cuckoo

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A641075 Pt2
type:
weights