Case and weights originally accompanying an apothecaries' balance which is now missing

Case and weights originally accompanying an apothecaries' balance which is now missing, made by Holt, 5 Haymarket, London, W1, England.

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A656406
Materials:
box, wood, box, brass and box, velvet
type:
balances

Parts

3 circular brass weights

3 circular brass weights

3 circular brass weights, 2 weight 1 1/2 and 1/4 ounce avoirclupois, stamped with portcullis

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A656406 Pt1
type:
weight sets
5 circular brass weights with knob-like finials (1 missing)

5 circular brass weights with knob-like finials (1 missing)

5 circular brass weights with knob-like finials (1 missing), to weigh 2, 1, 1/2 a dram, 2, 1 and 1/2 a scruple

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A656406 Pt2
type:
weight sets
Rectangular brass 6 grain weight

Rectangular brass 6 grain weight

Rectangular brass 6 grain weight

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A656406 Pt3
type:
weights
Circular box of ivory with screw on lid

Circular box of ivory with screw on lid

Circular box of ivory with screw on lid

Materials:
ivory
Object Number:
A656406 Pt4
type:
boxes