Boxed set of grain weights, County of Dumfries, c1879
Set of 28 small weights to measure standard grains. Each has a compartment within a wooden box lined with brown velvet. 16 are solid weights with peg handles and 12 are pieces of wire (under a glass panel). Tweezers are included in the set. Set number "1192". Verification stamps are present on the 16 largest weights.
Engraving on box lid:
'COUNTY OF DUMFRIES / STANDARD DECIMAL GRAINS / AND / STANDARD GRAINS 240 TO 24 / DE GRAVE SHORT & Co / LONDON / 1879'
Object no :
DMWM002a-e
Collection :
Creator :
De Grave Short and Company
Place of Production :
London
Dimensions :
(box) height 60mm, width 177mm, depth 134mm
Materials :
wood, brass
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:2007.3.36
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
