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Medical Library of Gerald I. Sugarman, MD
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133 Kearny Street
4th Floor San Francisco, CA 94108 
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Title: Lot of 7 sets of apothecary weights
Author: ** Description: Lot of 7 sets of weights, brass or nickel; 6 are housed in hinged wooden boxes, 1 set held in an open wooden tray. Sets have 8 to 12 weights per set, 3 sets with brass tweezers. [with]: 10 assorted weights (5 brass, 5 iron) ranging from 100 g to 2000 g.One beautiful set of 9 weights and brass tweezers is made by Christian Becker. Heading: zzc(Apothecary Weights)Place Published: Various places Publisher: Date Published: Various dates Condition report2 sets quite worn, with one hinged box missing its lid, the other battered and stained, 2-3 weights missing from each, remaining weights quite tarnished; other 5 sets show light wear to boxes and light tarnishing. Overall, 2 sets about fair, the rest are complete and very good or better.
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