Apothecary's balance with steel beam

Apothecary's balance with steel beam

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Apothecary's balance with steel beam
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Apothecary's balance with steel beam, one glass and one perforated brass pan, in rectangular wooden box, with assorted weights, English, 1800-1900

Parts

Square, brass 2 scruple weight

Square, brass 2 scruple weight

Square, brass 2 scruple weight

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A655388 Pt1
type:
weights
Square, brass 1/2 drachm weight

Square, brass 1/2 drachm weight

Square, brass 1/2 drachm weight

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A655388 Pt2
type:
weights
2 thin brass weights

2 thin brass weights

2 thin brass weights, to weigh 5 and 6 grains

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A655388 Pt3
type:
weights
Brass weight

Brass weight

Tiny thin, brass weight, likely 1 grain in value

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A655388 Pt4
type:
weights