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Pocket balance for apothecaries

Made:
1821-1900 in London
Pocket balance by Young and Son, for Apothecaries

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Pocket balance by Young and Son, for Apothecaries
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Pocket balance by Young and Son, for Apothecaries, in mahogany case, with 15 weights. Beam 7", with silver pans. Weights 1.2.3.4.5.6.6grs; 1/2,1,2 scruples; 1/2,1,2 drams; 1/2, 1oz; date 1821, sensitivity 0.3gr.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1916-313
Materials:
mahogany (wood) and silver (metal)
type:
apothecary scales and beamscale
credit:
Mr Thomas H. Court

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