Boxed set of standard glass measuring cylinders, Burgh of Dumfries, c1903
Set of 7 cylinders to measure 60 minims, 2 and 4 fluid drachm, 1, 2, 4 and 10 fluid ounces. Set is numbered "789". 4 are the original glass containers while 3 are later replacements. There is series of verification stamps on each one. Each has its own compartment within a wooden box edged with black velvet.
Engraving on box lid:
'BURGH OF DUMFRIES / STANDARD MEASURES / 1903 / DE GRAVE & Co Ltd / LONDON''
Object no :
DMWM013a-e
Collection :
Creator :
De Grave and Company Limited
Place of Production :
London
Dimensions :
(box) height 120mm, width 360mm, depth 245mm
Materials :
wood, brass, glass
Location :
NA
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