Set of 13 Troy nested cup weights, issued by Elizabeth I, 1588, with mahogany case

Made:
1588 in London

Set of 13 Troy nested cup weights, issued by Elizabeth I and dated 1588, with later mahogany carrying case

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1965-155
Materials:
bronze (copper, tin alloy) and mahogany (wood)
type:
troy cup weights (standards)
credit:
Mrs A. Johns

Parts

Case for Troy nested cup weights

Case for Troy nested cup weights

Later mahogany carrying case for set of 13 Troy nested cup weights, issued by Elizabeth I and dated 1588

Materials:
handle, brass, case, mahogany
Object Number:
1965-155 Pt2
type:
instrument case
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