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

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Parts

Apothecary's balance with elaborate steel beam and brass pans

Materials:: steel , brass and cotton

Object Number:: A656010 Pt1

type:: balances

Apothecary's balance

Materials:: steel , brass and silk

Object Number:: A656010 Pt2

type:: balances

Rectangular wooden chest

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Parts

Apothecary's balance with elaborate steel beam and brass pans

Apothecary's balance

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