Summary
Scales - Pharmacy, W.& J. George Ltd, circa 1880. Made for Selby, H.B. & Co. Ltd., Sydney & Melbourne. Used in the pharmacy of a mental health hospital Victoria Australia
Physical Description
Pharmacy scales in a glass walled and topped, wooden case. Scales have column- like thick tubular trunk (plated) and cross bar of complicated design which sits loose on aluminium balancing arm, with black scale 10-0-10 across top. Block in centre of lower crossbar on which balancing arm sits is raised (leaving balance swinging free) by turning knob at bottom front of case, which connects to inner, movable shaft in trunk. Case stands on 3 legs, front 2 adjustable in height. Case has upward sliding door in front and hinged door on each side.
Significance
Example of equipment used in the pharmacy of a psychaitric hospital in Victoria Australia
More Information
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Office of Psychiatric Services, May 1985
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Manufacturer
W. & J. George Ltd., Birmingham, England, Great Britain, Circa 1880
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Distributor
H.B. Selby & Co. Ltd., Birmingham, England, Great Britain, Circa 1880
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Place Used
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Inscriptions
Printed scale on balancing arm. 'MADE BY / W. & J. GEORGE LTD. / BIRMINGHAM ENG.' printed in black on white plastic plate on roof of case.
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Type of item
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overall dimensions
43 cm (Length), 30 cm (Width), 51 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Balances, Hospitals, Pharmaceuticals Apparatus & Instruments, Psychiatric Hospitals, Making History - Psych Services
