Apothecary Weight Set
Item A: metal hinged wooden box with lid, and a secure clasp to keep the lid closed during transport. The interior contains individual, precisely drilled or carved recesses designed to hold each specific weight securely.
The lining in each recess features protective felt lining to prevent the metal weights from scratching.
Item B: eight graduated cylindrical brass weights with small knobs for lifting in various sizes (1 x 50grm; 2 x 20g; 1 x 10grm; 1 x 5g; 2 x 2g; 1 x 1grm).
Apothecary weights are used for precise measurement in pharmacies, featuring brass weights in denominations like grains, drams, and ounces, often housed in beautiful, compartmentalized wooden boxes for storing weights and sometimes a small balance scale. These compact sets are collectible, reflecting historical science and medicine, with weights typically marked with fractional symbols (like 'gr' for grain, 'dr' for dram) and the box providing organization for these small, vital tools.
Details
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50grm
20g
10grm
5g
2g
1grm
Apothecary weights were used to measure medicinal drugs.
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