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Apothecary's Measure, Early 19th Century

Inventory Number 50886


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.50886

Item type
Object
Physical material
Horn
Dimensions
Diameter: 51mm Height: 82mm Weight: 26g
Inventory No
50886
Accession Number
1949-47

Description

Horn apothecary's measuring vessel. Graduated in two scales which have been etched by hand from 0 to 16 fluid ounces and another from 0 to 2 in a measure which may be the equivalent of tablespoons.