Object ID Number:
eh101948
Object Name:
Scale
Type:
Pharmacy Scale
Manufactured from:
1920
Manufactured to:
1940
Description / History:
This brass scale was used as a portable suspension scale that could have been hung in a pharmacy or used by a physician or pharmacist during home visits. The scale was used by a pharmacist (father of Hilary Grant) in the early 20th century.
Dimensions:
H–13 W–10 Dia–4 inches
Additional Information:
Used by her father in his pharmacy, this scale was donated to the Edward Hand Medical Heritage Foundation by Hilary Grant and her husband, Dr. Alistair Grant.
The excellent condition of this brass scale indicates it was likely used as a display item in the pharmacy rather than everyday pharmacy use.
The excellent condition of this brass scale indicates it was likely used as a display item in the pharmacy rather than everyday pharmacy use.
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