996.3.6: Minim Measure, Cased, c. 1900

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996.3.6: Minim Measure, Cased
996.3.6: Minim Measure, Cased : Suppliers details 'H GILBERTSON & SONS LONDON' in gold print on lid top (part b) : Suppliers details 'H GILBERTSON & SONS LONDON' in gold print on lid top (part b)
996.3.6: Minim Measure, Cased : Graduated 1-60 minim & ½-1 fluidram phial (part a) : Graduated 1-60 minim & ½-1 fluidram phial (part a)
996.3.6: Minim Measure, Cased : Graduated 1-60 minim & ½-1 fluidram phial (part a) : Graduated 1-60 minim & ½-1 fluidram phial (part a)
996.3.6: Minim Measure, Cased.
Image No. 1818

Object Description

Cylindrical graduated glass minim phial in leather covered cardboard case with cap lid. Suppliers details 'H GILBERTSON & SONS LONDON' in gold print on lid top. Measure capacity 10-60 minim & ½-1 fluidram. Measurements hand-engraved. Pink-magenta paper lining.

Object Classification

Accession Number: 996.3.6
Collection: Pharmacy-ware
Date: c. 1900

Object Dimensions

  • Height: 5.1 cm
  • Diameter: 3 cm

Object Parts

  • a) Graduated minim measure
  • b) Case lid
  • c) Case base

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