Civil War Apothecary / Gold Scales / SOLD

Civil War Apothecary / Gold Scales - Inventory Number: MED 166 / SOLD

Cased brass scales housed in their original wool lined wooden case with brass closure clasp.  The balance beam measures about 6" long, and there are two brass pans that measure about 2 ½" in diameter each.    Commonly used by a field doctor, early pharmacist, or to weigh gold and silver.

Inventory Number: MED 166 / SOLD