Apothecary Weight Token - Two Scuples

Production date
Circa 1940
 Description
Silver metal apothecary weight token by J.L.B. An apothecary weight was used in the days before electronic scales and pre-packaged medicines were available. Used by Pharmacist to measure out medicine proportions. Both sides Read: "TWO SCRUPLES J. L. B.".
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Object detail

Production date
Circa 1940
Media/Materials
Metal weight token
Measurements
18 mm Diameter
Production place
Unknown
Collection
Social History
Department collection type
Social History
Credit line
Collection of Waikato Museum Te Whare Taonga o Waikato
Accession number
1961/20/49

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