Summary
Pharmacy scales made by H.B. Selby & Co. Ltd., Sydney & Melbourne, and used in a pharmacy at a psychiatric hospital in Victoria Australia, circa 1910
Physical Description
Pharmacy scales in wooden case with glass sides and top with upward sliding glass door on front. Scales have tubular brass pillar with fixed black-plated horizontal bar which holds 6 vertical bullet-shaped brass screws. Intricately shaped aluminium crossbar sits on block in centre of fixed horizontal, balanced by screws. Can be raised clear by turning button at bottom front of case, which operates lever to raise block.
Significance
Example of equipment used in a pharmacy at a psychiatric hospital in Victoria Australia
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Inscriptions
Made especially for H.B.Selby & Co Ltd., Sydney & Melbourne engraved on brass plate on top.
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overall dimensions
35.5 cm (Length), 26.5 cm (Width), 46 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Hospitals, Measurement, Psychiatric Hospitals, Scales & Balances, Making History - Psych Services
