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LicensePocket 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
