Apothecary's balance with steel beam and brass pans

Apothecary's balance with steel beam and brass pans

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Apothecary's balance with steel beam and brass pans
Science Museum Group

Apothecary's balance with steel beam and brass pans, in a rectangular wooden box, with assorted brass weights, english, 1831-1870

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Parts

Rectangular brass weight

Rectangular brass weight

Rectangular brass weight, to weigh two drams

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A171184 Pt1
type:
weights
Rectangular brass one dram weight

Rectangular brass one dram weight

Rectangular brass one dram weight

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A171184 Pt2
type:
weights
Rectangular brass two scruple weight

Rectangular brass two scruple weight

Rectangular brass two scruple weight

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A171184 Pt3
type:
weights
Five thin brass weights

Five thin brass weights

Five thin brass weights, 6, 5, 4, 3 and 2 grain weights

Materials:
brass
Object Number:
A171184 Pt4
type:
weights