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Early Apothecary Scale Duo -

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles / Scales Start Price:150.00 USD Estimated At:300.00 - 1,000.00 USD
Early Apothecary Scale Duo -
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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite#309
Reno, NV 89511
Thursday Feb 20th, 10am-6pm
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Feb 20 & 21, 2014
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Reno, NV 89502

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Holabird-Kagin Americana Office
3555 Airway Drive Suite #309
Reno, NV 89511
Sunday February 23rd, 10am-1pm

c1830 This gorgeous ebony box, 5.25" x 2.5" x 1.25", features crisp, simple carved details on the exterior, and a metal mechanism. The box bears metal hinges, and houses a single beam with deeply curved pans. Also, a hinged interior case to hold 8 different sizes in weights (currently contains samples of 6 sizes). The exterior of the case bears a conical cavity that likely held an apothecary scoop or funnel for weighing ingredients. Also included, is a small, 2.75" x 1.5" x 0.75", rectangular tin with rounded corner and decorated edges, inscribed "Dr. C H Fitch`s/ Prescription Scale/ Patd Sept 29 1885/ Manufd by N V Randolph & Co/ Richmond VA". The interior houses the simple cupel shaped measuring pan, and a detachable scale to measure up to 20 grains. No other contents. - HKA#64329