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Apothercary weights

Collection: School of Pharmacy Collection
Object Type: Pharmacy Equipment
Artist/Maker: unknown
Media/Materials: metal
Dimensions: various

Description:

Tarnished gold-coloured square apothecary weights in a range of different sizes measured in Grains and Drachms. Alchemic/old chemical (?) symbols on reverse of weights. Large quantity and variety of weights in cardboard box

Seven 2 Drachms weights
Nine 1 Drachm weights
Seven 0.5 Drachm weights
Two 120 Grain weights
Three 60 Grain weights
Three 40 Grain weights
Four 30 Grain weights
One 20 Grain weight
Six 2 Scruple weights
Six 1 Scruple weights
Six 0.5 Scruple weights
Two rectangular 0.5 Scruple weights


Object Number: ABDRG2018.68