Boxed set of weights, decimal parts of oz troy, County of Dumfries, 1879

Set of 15 small weights to measure the decimal parts of oz troy.  Each has a compartment within a wooden box lined with brown velvet.  Five are solid weights, five are flat discs and five are pieces of wire.  The tweezers are missing from the set.  Maximum size is half ounce troy.  Set number "1192".  Verification stamps are present on the ten largest weights.   Engraving on box lid: 'COUNTY OF DUMFRIES / STANDARD DECIMAL PARTS / OF OZ TROY / 1879'
Object no :
DMWM001a-e
Creator :
NA
Place of Production :
NA
Dimensions :
(box) height 34mm, width 115mm, depth 78mm
Materials :
wood, brass
Location :
NA
Accession number :
DUMFM:2007.3.35
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council
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