996.3.5: Minim Measure, Cased, c. 1900

Additional Images

996.3.5: Minim Measure, Cased
996.3.5: Minim Measure, Cased : Case (group of parts) : Case (group of parts)
996.3.5: Minim Measure, Cased : Case base with suppliers details 'H GILBERTSON & SONS LONDON' in gold print (part b) : Case base with suppliers details 'H GILBERTSON & SONS LONDON' in gold print (part b)
996.3.5: Minim Measure, Cased : Case lid (part c) : Case lid (part c)
996.3.5: Minim Measure, Cased : Minim measure calibrated 0-10 (part a) : Minim measure calibrated 0-10 (part a)
996.3.5: Minim Measure, Cased.
Image No. 1822

Object Description

Cylindrical graduated glass minim phial in cross-hatched leather covered cardboard case with cap lid. Suppliers details 'H GILBERTSON & SONS LONDON' in gold print on base. Measure capacity 0-10 minim. Measurements hand-engraved. Pink-magenta paper lining.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 996.3.5
Collection: Pharmacy-ware
Date: c. 1900

Object Dimensions

  • Height: 8 cm
  • Diameter: 2.7 cm

Object Parts

  • a) Calibrated cylindrical measure
  • b) Case base
  • c) Case lid

Object Materials

  • cardboard,
  • glass,
  • gold print,
  • leather,
  • paper

Acquisition Detail

  • Manufacturer: H. Gilbertson and Sons
  • History of Use: Probably used as part of a travelling toilet set