Historical information
From Manning Chemist, Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne. Described as 'old' by Mr. Manning.
Physical description
Apothecary weights. In measurements of 'grains'. Weights for 1, 3, 4, 5 and 6 grains. Each weight is in the shape of the number of grains it weighs. Thin metal plates. All marking on the front.
Inscriptions & markings
6 grains, marked on the front: 6 GRAINS G67 F61 E63 G65 C57 (crown)CA5 VIC J54 D59
5 grains, marked on the front: 5 GRAINS (crown) CA5 VIC J54 F61 E63 G67 C57 G65 D59
4 grains, marked on the front: 4 GRAINS C57 D59 (crown) CA5 VIC J54 F61 G65 E63 G67
3 grains, marked on the front: 3 GRAINS F61 J54 (crown) F61 G65 E63 G67
1 grain, marked on the front: 1GR C57 (crown) J54