{"product_id":"vintage-boxed-brass-and-aluminium-apothecary-weights-set","title":"Vintage Boxed Brass And Aluminium Apothecary Weights Set","description":"\u003ch1\u003eVintage Boxed Brass And Aluminium Apothecary Weights Set\u003c\/h1\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA lovely little Vintage Boxed Brass And Aluminium Apothecary Weights Set. It measured small quantities of pharmacy drugs in the now obsolete UK measure of \u003cem\u003egrains\u003c\/em\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe price has been adjusted as one of the brass weights is missing: see images.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e1 grain is equivalent to 64.799 milligrams (0.0648g)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan class=\"Yjhzub\"\u003e1 gram (g)=  \u003c\/span\u003e15.432 grains (gr)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeautifully made, there is no maker's mark but they date to the Early 20th Century. \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBox Size (WHD)\u003c\/strong\u003e: 12 x 4.8 x 8.6cm\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eContents:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e7 brass weights: Ranging from 1000 to 20 grains- \u003cstrong\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003e(\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(255, 42, 0);\"\u003eOne 20 grain brass weight is missing)\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e13 Aluminium weights from 10 grain to less than 0.1 grain\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThree Wire Grain Weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eBrass Tweezers for picking up the weights\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThick Glass slide for placing the weights on the scales\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSome of the original paper wrapping\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn pretty good used condition with some scratches on the box. I haven't been tempted to clean or polish either the weights or box as some people prefer to see the existing patina: (and it might affect the weight!). The box is made from hardwood, and a wonderful colour, with brass hinges and hook clasp.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA nice little collectible for use with your vintage apothecary scales or just for display!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cspan style=\"color: rgb(43, 0, 255);\"\u003eNB: Accessories are shown for illustration purposes only and are not included.\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePlease click on the following links for more\u003ca rel=\"noopener\" href=\"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/collections\/vintage-tests-measures-meters-equipment-accessories-collectibles\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e vintage measuring equipment\u003c\/a\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Unknown","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":57071055798647,"sku":null,"price":49.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0303\/5122\/8972\/files\/Vintage_Boxed_Brass_And_Aluminium_Apothecary_Weights_Set_1.jpg?v=1778247026","url":"https:\/\/mullardantiques.co.uk\/products\/vintage-boxed-brass-and-aluminium-apothecary-weights-set","provider":"Mullard Antiques and Collectibles","version":"1.0","type":"link"}