Set of scales

Set of scales with brass stand which screws into top of box, steel, beam, glass pans with various weights, Europe, 1801-1900

Parts

4 cylindrical brass weights with knob-like finials

4 cylindrical brass weights with knob-like finials

4 cylindrical brass weights with knob-like finials, to weigh, 2, 5, 10 and 10 grams

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A656033 Pt1
type:
weight sets
8 thin brass weights

8 thin brass weights

8 thin brass weights, to weigh, decigrams and centigrams in sub-compartment of wooden block

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A656033 Pt2
type:
weights
2 brass weights

2 brass weights

2 brass weights, cylindrical, to weigh 1/2 and 1 ounce

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A656033 Pt3
type:
weights
3 circular brass weights

3 circular brass weights

3 circular brass weights, 2 weigh, 2 and 1 drachm, and 2 scruples

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A656033 Pt4
type:
weights
Set of brass and alloy weights

Set of brass and alloy weights

Set of brass and alloy weights, to weigh, 6, 5, 4, 3, 2 and 1/2 a gram, one missing

Materials:
metal and brass
Object Number:
A656033 Pt5
type:
weight sets
Brass stand

Brass stand

Brass stand from set of scales, Europe, 1801-1900

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A656033/7
type:
stand - support furniture
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