Weights from the Castlereagh Collection for Boston
- PART OF:
- Castlereagh Collection weights
Weights from the Castlereagh Collection for Boston (USA). Boxed set of 6 cylindrical brass weights for the Troy and Avoirdupois system in a leather bound lockable case.
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- 1932-200/1
- Materials:
- brass (copper, zinc alloy) and wood (unidentified)
- Measurements:
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1 dwt Avoirdupois (pennyweight): 0.002 kg
1 dwt Troy (pennyweight): 0.002 kg
1 oz Avoirdupois: 0.028 kg
1 oz Troy: 0.031 kg
1 lb Troy: 0.374 kg
1 lb Avoirdupois: 0.456 kg
- type:
- weight
- credit:
- Board of Trade (Castlereagh Collection)
