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A Complete Set of Brass Lozenge Shaped Apothecaries’ Weights.

Item#: SWT587

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A Complete Set of Brass Lozenge Shaped Apothecaries’ Weights. - click to enlarge.

This set contains 7 brass weights that are marked as follows: On the front side 4, 2, 1 and ½ Drachms, and 2, 1 and ½ Scrupls. On the reverse side the weights are marked respectively with apothecary measures symbols: dram, scruple, half weights and arithmetic symbols. Verification marks of the set includes: A Georgian standard numbered stamp of a royal crown over cipher GR and the number 8 for Bedford County. The inspected year stamp is 1934.