Apothecary scales

Made:
1700-1950
Apothecary scales

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Pan scales in triangular case, brass, possibly for apothecary

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A1306
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and wood (unidentified)
Measurements:
overall: 6 1/4 in x 4 3/4 in
type:
scale

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