Apothecary's scales
Category
Medical & health
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass
Measurements
47 mm (Height); 95 mm (Length); 43 mm (Diameter)
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 22327.2
Summary
Hand-held apothecary scales with brass central pivoted bar and two circular brass pans attached to the bar with green string. Seven square brass weights stamped with circles; one stamped - 1/Scruple - one stamped 1½/Scruple.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.