The Quartz Avoirdupois Pound known as "Q", with wooden case

Made:
1846

The Quartz Avoirdupois Pound known as "Q", made for the Standards Commission of 1846 (with bevelled corners)

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1931-958
Materials:
quartz, wood and complete
type:
avoirdupois weight (standard)
credit:
Board of Trade

Parts

Quartz Avoirdupois Pound, known as "Q"

Quartz Avoirdupois Pound, known as "Q"

The Quartz Avoirdupois Pound known as "Q", made for the Standards Commission of 1846 (with bevelled corners)

Materials:
quartz
Object Number:
1931-958 Pt1
type:
avoirdupois weight (standard)
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum
Wooden case for quartz Avoirdupois Pound known as "Q"

Wooden case for quartz Avoirdupois Pound known as "Q"

Wooden case for quartz Avoirdupois Pound known as "Q", made for the Standards Commission of 1846.

Materials:
complete and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1931-958 Pt2
type:
instrument case
Image ©
The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum