Set of apothecary's scales

Set of apothecary's scales, steel beam with oval box-type beam ends, brass pans, in rectangular box with hinged lid, with weights made by Richard Wood, 15 Queen Street, Cheapside, London, England, 1750-1850.

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A656403
Materials:
steel, brass, silk, box, mahogany, box, brass and box, baize
Measurements:
scales: length 270 mm
scales: length 200 mm
scales: width 57 mm
case: length 173 mm
case: width 83 mm
case: depth 28 mm
type:
balances

Parts

Set of 4 rectangular brass weights

Set of 4 rectangular brass weights

Set of 4 rectangular brass weights, to weigh 6, 5, 4, and 3 grains

Measurements:
largest: length 16 mm
largest: width 155 mm
smallest: length 10 mm
smallest: width 10 mm
Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A656403 Pt1
type:
weights
Small circular brass weight stamped with portcullis motif

Small circular brass weight stamped with portcullis motif

Small circular brass weight stamped with portcullis motif

Measurements:
diameter 12 mm
depth 2 mm
Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A656403 Pt2
type:
weights