| RefNo | MOB/056 |
| Level | Item |
| Title | Apothecaries' scales |
| Artist | Martin, H |
| Date | c.1820-1840 |
| Description | Travelling apothecaries’ scale for weighing chemicals and pharmaceuticals, comprising brass pillar and balance with a single chained pan and a corresponding fork for a detachable pan or glass. Lever operated with a central pointer. Apparatus is mounted on a mahogany box with a single drawer containing two compartments, both lined with red velvet. The brass pan is inscribed: ‘H.MARTIN, MAKER READING.’ Inside are sets of weights. Thought to have previously belonged to Luke Howard FRS. |
| Extent | 1 instrument, 28 weights |
| ObjectName | Scientific Instrument |
| Materials | Brass, wood, string |
| Dimensions | h 340 x w 253 x d 140 mm |
| AccessStatus | Open |
| Provenance | Presented by Sir Alan Lloyd Hodgkin, 1975 |
| URLDescription | Digital version available on The Royal Society Picture Library |
| URL | https://pictures.royalsociety.org/image-rs-12494 |
Fellows associated with this archive
| Code | PersonName | Dates |
| NA4515 | Howard; Luke (1772 - 1864) | 1772 - 1864 |
| NA3688 | Hodgkin; Sir; Alan Lloyd (1914 - 1998); physiologist | 1914 - 1998 |