Equipment - Weights

Historical information

From Manning Chemist, Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne.

Physical description

Set of four apothecary weights. 10oz, 4oz, 2oz, and 1oz. Bronze. Solid cylinder shape with knob on top, all one piece. Each marked on top with its weight and markings on the base.

Inscriptions & markings

10oz marked on top: 10 OUNCES APOTH. Marked on base: G69 (crown) CA3 VIC K55 C57 D59 F61 E63 G65
4oz marked on top: 4 OUNCES APOTH. Marked on base: 173 (crown) CA4 VIC
2oz marked on top: 2 OUNCES APOTH. Marked on base: G65 (crown) CA3 173 VIC F55 D59 F61 E63 G69
1oz marked on top: 1 OUNCE APOTH. Marked on base: G65 (crown) CA4 VIC G69 E63 J54 F61 D59

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