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Set of apothecary measures

Maker:
Origin:
Date: Circa 1840-1900
Materials: metal
Dimensions: item 1 (largest): 1.6 x 5.0 cm; item 17 (smallest): 1.1 x 1.1 x ~0.0 cm
Category: Pharmaceutical History
Accession no: MHML0346

Description and History

  • Includes a set of 5 thick discs of weight ½ oz., 1 oz., 4 oz. and 8 oz. respectively (.1-.5), 5 flat badge-shaped weights of 1 scruple, ½ drachm, 2 Scruples, 1 Drachm and 2 Drachm respectively (.6-.10), and 7 small metal plates of weight 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 grains respectively, with additional weights of 5 and 6 grains from a separate set (.11-.17).

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On loan from the Barrie Thompson Collection

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