Rectangular wooden chest

Made:
1701-1900

Rectangular wooden chest, containing 3 balances, stand, weights and accessories, green and gold lacquer inside, Persian, 1701-1900

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A133549
Materials:
wood, brass and cloth
type:
scales set
credit:
Wellcome Trust (Purchased from Stevens)

Parts

Apothecary's scales

Apothecary's scales

Large apothecary's balance with steel beam and brass pans, suspended from long pink silk cords

Materials:
brass , silver and silk
Object Number:
A133549 Pt1
type:
scales
Apothecary's scales

Apothecary's scales

Apothecary's balance with steel beam and brass pans, suspended from dark pink cords, pans decorated

Materials:
brass , steel and silk
Object Number:
A133549 Pt2
type:
scales
Miniature apothecary's balance

Miniature apothecary's balance

Tiny apothecary's balance with steel beam and tiny brass pans, suspended from pink silk cord

Materials:
steel , brass and silk
Object Number:
A133549 Pt3
type:
scales