Set of scales

Set of scales

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Set of scales, brass pans, steel beam plated with brass, in wooden box with 13 assorted weights, probably English, 19th century

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A135588
Materials:
steel, brass, silk, box, wood, box, brass and box, velvet
type:
balances
credit:
Medlicott, A. and Biggs, M.

Parts

Set of 5 circular brass weights to weigh 1

Set of 5 circular brass weights to weigh 1

Set of 5 circular brass weights to weigh 1,2,3,5 and 10 grammes

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A135588 Pt1
type:
weight sets
4 rectangular brass weights

4 rectangular brass weights

4 rectangular brass weights, 2 weight 1/2, 1 and 2 drams, and 1 scruple

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A135588 Pt2
type:
weights
2 rectangular brass weights

2 rectangular brass weights

2 rectangular brass weights, to weight 6 and 5 grams

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A135588 Pt3
type:
weights
Circular brass weight

Circular brass weight

Circular brass weight, probably part of a nest of weights

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A135588 Pt4
type:
weights
Solid brass weight

Solid brass weight

Solid brass weight, bell-shaped with wedge-shaped grip at top, to weight 1/2 an ounce

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A135588 Pt5
type:
weights