Set of nineteen standard apothecaries' weights
Set of 19 standard apothecaries weights by De Grave Short and Co. London, in fitted mahogany case inscribed on lid "WEST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE 1880". 10oz tr. 8oz tr. 6oz tr. 4oz tr. 2oz tr. 1oz tr. 3iv. 3ij. 3i. 3ij 3ts 3i (3ts missing) in brass; 6gm. 5gm. 4gm. 3gm. 2gm. 1gm. 1/2gm. in platinum
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- 1980-1113
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood), brass (copper, zinc alloy) and platinum (metal)
- type:
- apothecary weight
- credit:
- Christie's (St. James's)
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