Rectangular wooden chest

Made:
1701-1900

Rectangular wooden chest, containing two balances, set of weights and tweezers, probably Middle Eastern(?), 1701-1900

Details

Category:
Classical & Medieval Medicine
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A656010
Materials:
wood and brass
type:
weight sets

Parts

Apothecary's balance with elaborate steel beam and brass pans

Apothecary's balance with elaborate steel beam and brass pans

Apothecary's balance with elaborate steel beam and brass pans, suspended from red cord

Materials:
steel , brass and cotton
Object Number:
A656010 Pt1
type:
balances
Apothecary's balance

Apothecary's balance

Small apothecary's balance with steel beam and brass pans, suspended from pink silk cords

Materials:
steel , brass and silk
Object Number:
A656010 Pt2
type:
balances
Set of 10 octagonal metal weights

Set of 10 octagonal metal weights

Set of 10 octagonal metal weights, knob on top to facilitate removal from box with tweezers

Materials:
metal (alloy)
Object Number:
A656010 Pt3
type:
weights
Small, steel tweezers for picking weights out

Small, steel tweezers for picking weights out

Small, steel tweezers for picking weights out, joined at top, arms elaborately shaped

Materials:
steel
Object Number:
A656010 Pt4
type:
tweezers

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