Rectangular mahogany box containing apothecary's scales and weights stand is fixed permanently to top of box

Rectangular mahogany box containing apothecary's scales and weights stand is fixed permanently to top of box, made by S. Maw, Son and Sons, London, English, 1901-1920

Parts

Square brass weight

Square brass weight

Square brass weight, to weigh 2 drachms

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A655383 Pt1
type:
weights
3 metal, 1/2 dracchm weights

3 metal, 1/2 dracchm weights

3 metal, 1/2 dracchm weights, engraed with denomination and maker's marks

Materials:
alloy
Object Number:
A655383 Pt2
type:
weights
Square meal 1 scruple weight

Square meal 1 scruple weight

Square meal 1 scruple weight, engraved with maker's mark and denomination

Materials:
alloy
Object Number:
A655383 Pt3
type:
weights
Box and stand for apothecary's scales

Box and stand for apothecary's scales

Rectangular mahogany box with drawer for apothecary's scales and weights with attached stand, made by S. Maw, Son and Sons, London, England, 1901-1920

Materials:
mahogany
Object Number:
A655383/4
type:
box - container
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