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History of Science Museum

Pair Scales in Case

Inventory Number 11407


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11407

Item type
Object
Provenance
Presented by Miss Lefroy 1931.
Primary inscriptions
unsigned
Other inscriptions
On case "Dr. Hugh Monk of Guernsey / Gift of J. R. Mae(o)gath. Provost of Queuy / Pres. by Miss Lefroy 1931."
Physical material
Steel
Brass
cord
Oak
Baise
Object type
Scales
Dimensions
Height: 31mm Width: 172mm Depth: 92mm Weight: 0.2kg
Inventory No
11407

Description

The steel beam has swan neck ends, length 148mm. The suspension tassel has been replaced. Brass pans, 61mm dia, are suspended by green twist cords. Accompanied by 21 roughly cut square brass weights of various sizes, some of which are stamped with the Apothecary Symbol and their weight in drams.

Oak MUB has wire hinges and a hook on top of the lid. It is lined with bright turquoise baize.

11407.1 - The steel beam has swan neck ends, length 148mm. The suspension tassel has been replaced. Brass pans, 61mm dia, are suspended by green twist cords.

11407.2 - 21 roughly cut square brass weights of various sizes, some of which are stamped with the Apothecary Symbol and their weight in drams.

11407.3 - Oak wooden case has wire hinges and a hook on top of the lid. It is lined with bright turquoise baize.