Turned wooden post supporting an apothecary's balance

Made:
1850-1900 in Birmingham
maker:
W and T Avery Limited
Turned wooden post supporting an apothecary's balance

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Turned wooden post supporting an apothecary's balance
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Turned wooden post supporting an apothecary's balance, with a pedal to lower or higher the level of the beam, made by W. and T. Avery, Birmingham, English, 1850-1900

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A175045
Materials:
wood, steel, brass and cord
type:
scales