Analytical balance by Breithaupt & Sohn, Germany, 1804-1830

Chemical balance used by Dr. Andrew Ure (1778-1857), has a glazed wooden case and a long wooden drawer in the base, made by Breithaupt & Sohn, Cassel. Brass beam and pillar.

This balance made by Breithaupt & Sohn made in Kassel, Germany was used by Dr Andrew Ure (1778-1857). Professor of chemistry at Anderson College, Glasgow (1804-30), he published a 'Dictionary of Chemistry' in 1832. Later he was a research chemist for the British government. His work included analytical chemistry for the Board of Customs.

Details

Category:
Experimental Chemistry
Object Number:
1926-810
type:
scales (weighing devices), analytical balances and equal-arm balances
credit:
Mr Copeman Monckton

Parts

Chemical balance used by Dr. Andrew Ure (1778-1857)

Chemical balance used by Dr. Andrew Ure (1778-1857)

Chemical balance used by Dr. Andrew Ure (1778-1857), made by Breithaupt & Sohn in Cassel, 43cm/17" beam. Glazed wooden case with a long drawer in the base, brass beam and pillar.

Object Number:
1926-810 Pt1
type:
balance
Weights, marked Pilgrim in Diez

Weights, marked Pilgrim in Diez

Set of weights marked on underside Pilgrim in Diez.

Object Number:
1926-810 Pt2
type:
weights
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The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum