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Antique The Torsion Balance Co Made USA STYLE 271 NY No. 46936 Apothecary Scale

$ 92.39

Availability: 100 in stock
  • Return shipping will be paid by: Seller
  • Maker: The Torsion Balance Co
  • Item must be returned within: 30 Days
  • All returns accepted: Returns Accepted
  • Refund will be given as: Money Back

    Description

    Item:
    Antique The Torsion Balance Co Made USA STYLE 271 NY No. 46936 Pharmacy Scale +. This scale has a mahogany box with nickel plate and brass scale. The front plate has the details.
    Pat. dates: Jan. 6, '85, Jan. 22, '89 and May 19, '91. This scale is stunning. Included with the English set of apothecary weights. There are:
    Drachms, scruples and grain measures. This weight scale system divides a pound into 12 ounces, an ounce into 8
    drachms
    , and a drachm into 3
    scruples
    of 20 grains each. This exact form of the system was used in the United Kingdom; in some of its
    former colonies
    , it survived well into the 20th century.
    Condition: Great, antique. The rule balance scale is not attached.
    Thanks for your interest!
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