Pharmacy scales (dotchin), with case

Date
Circa 1600-1800
 Description
Used for weighing precious metals, jewels and medicines.

Object detail

Other Maker
0 - Whole
Date
Circa 1600-1800
Medium
brass, ivory, wood
Measurements
3.2 x 34.7 x 6.8 cm
Accession Number
MHM01607
Credit line
Previously University of Melbourne, purchased 1973
Object Type
equipment
Medical History Museum Category
Pharmaceutical History
Museum
Medical History Museum

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