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Set of Weights, in case with forceps

Inventory Number 11381


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11381

Subject
Surgery
Item type
Object
Other inscriptions
On case " R. Gunther"
Physical material
Wood
Brass
ivory
baize
Object type
Forceps
Dimensions
Height: 27mm Width: 118mm Depth: 68mm Weight: 0.1kg
Inventory No
11381

Description

Set of 13 weights and forceps In fitted wooden case, there is an empty space in box suggesting one weight is missing. Weights include; 1/2 grain, 1 grain, 2 grains, 3 grains, 4 grains, 5 grains, 6 grains, half scruple, one scruple, two scruples, one drachm, two drachms. Weights and forceps are made from brass. The case has a hinged lid, hook fastening, with holes cut out for the coin weights and an internal box with lid for grain weights.

.1 - Fitted wooden case with 6 copper alloy disc shaped weights. The case has a hinged lid, hook fastening, with holes cut out for the coin weights and an internal box with lid for grain weights.

.2 - 7 different shaped copper alloy weights. Weights include; 1/2 grain, 1 grain, 2 grains, 3 grains, 4 grains, 5 grains, 6 grains, half scruple, one scruple, two scruples, one drachm, two drachms.

.3 - Copper Alloy forceps.