Record ID: WMID-B330F8
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy possible apothecary weight of Post Medieval dating (c. AD 1600 to c. AD 1700). The weight is sub square and rectangular in section. The obverse has the inititals WL stamped at an angle,within a circular cartouche. The reverse is undecorated. The weight measures 14.5 mm in length and is 14.3 mm wide. It has a thickness of 3.7 mm and weighs 6.3 g (0.23 oz). The weight is a light brown in colour with an uneven patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the original surface detail. Th…
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: WMID-B30125
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Worcestershire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete lead or lead alloy possible apothecary weight of Post Medieval dating, circa AD 1600 - AD 1800. The weight is sub squareand rectangular in cross section. The obverse is uneven and shows signs of decoration but what form this takes is unclear. The reverse is undecorated. The weight measures 17.3 mm in length and is 17.2 mm wide. It has a thickness of 2.5 mm and weighs 5.5 g (0.2 oz). The weight is a light grey to light brown in colour with an uneven patina. Abrasion caused by movement whilst within the plough soil may have resulted in the loss of some of the origina…
Created on: Wednesday 11th February 2015
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: CORN-24084B
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Cornwall
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Cast copper alloy apothecary weight, square in plan and rectangular in profile and section. Both faces of the weight have the symbol Эÿ in relief within a square border. This is the mark of the value for two scruples, and each scruple weighed 20 grains or 1.296g, so two scruples should weigh 2.592g. This weight weighs 2.6g so it equates to the standard weight. The word 'scruple' comes from the Latin scrupulus or 'a small pointed chipping of stone' and it was the smallest unit in the English apothecaries' system of weights. These weights were used by physicians and apothecaries to me…
Created on: Wednesday 4th February 2015
Last updated: Tuesday 10th February 2015
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Record ID: SF-6798E4
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy apothecaries' weight of Post-Medieval date. It is square in form and rectangular in section with slightly faceted sides. Both faces are stamped with a mark of value for two drachms (7.78g). This weight measures 15.72mm in length, 14.46mm in width, 4.71mm in thickness, and 7.36g in weight. This is an apothecaries' weight of Post-Medieval date falling just below the standard weight for two drachms. It is likely to date to between the 17th and 19th centuries AD (see Withers and Withers, 1995: p. 65; Biggs, 1992: pp. 8-9)
Created on: Monday 26th January 2015
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: DEV-40A4DE
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Devon
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval copper alloy apothecary's weight. The weight is square in plan and rectangular in section and is engraved on both sides with the traditional symbol for the apothecary's unit of measure 1 drachms. The weight probably dates to the 17th century. Length: 15mm; Width: 13mm; Thickness:2mm; Weight: 3.68g
Created on: Friday 19th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: SF-6E6D2D
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Suffolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A copper-alloy apothecaries' weight of Post-Medieval date. It is square in form and rectangular in section. On one face is a stamped mark of value for a half drachm (1.94g), the other face is unmarked. This weight measures 10.46mm in length, 10.22mm in width, 2.44mm in thickness, and 1.75g in weight. This is an apothecaries' of Post-Medieval date falling just below the standard weight for a half drachm. It is likely to date to between the 17th and 19th centuries Ad (see Withers and Withers, 1995: p. 65; Biggs, 1992: pp. 8-9).
Created on: Tuesday 9th December 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
Spatial data recorded. This findspot is known as 'Framlingham', grid reference and parish protected.

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Record ID: NMS-DDCCD3
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy apothecary weight for 2/3 scruple, stamped on both faces with a five-pointed star and the traditional symbol for 1 scruple (cf. Withers and Withers 1995, 65), weighing 0.86g / 13.2 grains. A scruple = 20 grains. 10 x 8.3 x 1.5mm. 1618 - c.1800.
Created on: Tuesday 2nd December 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 2nd December 2014
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Record ID: YORYM-F474B3
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Yorkshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete copper alloy apothecary's weight of post-medieval date. The weight is square in plan and rectangular in section and is engraved on both sides with the traditional symbol for the apothecary's unit of measure 1 drachms. The symbol can be described in its basic form as 3i. The metal has a dark reddish-brown patina and is worn. The weight is 13.4mm long, 12.3mm wide, 3.1mm thick and weighs 3.5g. Biggs (1994, p.9) discuses such weights stating that apothecaries broke away from the Grocers Company in 1617 and were granted a Royal Charter. They subsequently used a weight sys…
Created on: Friday 21st November 2014
Last updated: Friday 21st November 2014
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Record ID: NMS-098341
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy apothecary weight for a drachm, squarish, approximately 14mm x 12.5mm, weight 3.72g, 17th or 18th century
Created on: Monday 10th November 2014
Last updated: Monday 10th November 2014
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Record ID: SUSS-DFFB3C
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: West Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval or Early Modern copper alloy probable apothecary's weight, dating to c. 1700-1850. The weight is rectangular with bevelled edges. On each face is engraved possibly with the apothecary's unit of measure or cypher, which looks like a double cross or simplified caduceus with initials CE or CEL. This detail is obscured due to surface wear and old breaks around the perimeter edges of the object. Similar apothecary's weights date from around the 18th century, possibly into the early 19th century AD. This example seems to have been composed of a copper alloy with a high tin …
Created on: Saturday 8th November 2014
Last updated: Sunday 10th April 2016
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Record ID: SUSS-781A4A
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: East Sussex
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A Post Medieval or Early Modern copper alloy apothecary's weight, likely dating to c. 1700-1850. The weight is square with sligthly bevelled edges. On each face is engraved the symbol for 1 drachm, the apothecary's unit of measure, The symbol can be described as 3i. This type of weight would have been issued in a set. They date from around the 18th century, possibly into the 19th century AD. Comparable to record BERK-120248. It measures 13.1 mm in length, 12.9 mm wide, 3.2 mm thick and weighs 3.6 g.
Created on: Monday 3rd November 2014
Last updated: Sunday 9th November 2014
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Record ID: NMS-23631E
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval rectangular lead sub-square probable apothecary weight with a circular stamp depicting a triple-branched flower. Weight 3.30g / 51 grains. Perhaps for 2.5 scruples (50 grains). Alternatively underweight for 2 drams Avoirdpois (= 54.6 grains). 13.6 x 13.3 x 1.9mm. 16th-17th century. It is interesting to note that a very similarly decorated weight, for 1 drachm (= 3 scruples) has been recorded from the same parish (HER 39935, NMS-8AC242).
Created on: Thursday 30th October 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 1st March 2017
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Record ID: NMS-2FDA3D
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval lead weight, probably an apothecary weight, square, uniface, a monogram in relief TC, with a stamped H on the reverse. 13 x 12 x 2mm. Weight 2.33g / 35.8 grains. Probably for 2 scruples (= 40 grains). 16th - 17th century.
Created on: Wednesday 24th September 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th September 2014
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Record ID: IOW-D3140B
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Isle of Wight
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A complete post-Medieval cast copper-alloy apothecary weight for 1 scruple. The weight is square and flat and is stamped on both sides with the traditional symbol for 1 scruple (backwards capital E joined to a y with one dot above it). This type of weight was in use from 1618 to the 19th century. Length: 9.3mm; width: 9.0mm; thickness: 1.9mm. Weight: 1.13g. This weight is partially corroded and has a brown patina. One face and one side appear to have file marks. See: Biggs 1994: 11, ref: 1110. Biggs, N. 1994. Apothecaries Weights: An Outline Catalogue. Llanfyllin: Galat…
Created on: Monday 21st July 2014
Last updated: Monday 21st July 2014
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Record ID: SUR-9946CC
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Surrey
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
A post medieval copper alloy weight, possibly an apothecary's weight. The weight is square and weighs 2.89g. On each side is a crowned I (for King James) and two punched circles.
Created on: Tuesday 24th June 2014
Last updated: Thursday 20th April 2017
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Record ID: NMS-C7F033
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Post-medieval copper alloy apothacary weight for 1 drachm: square with a stamped monogram (zi). 12 x 12.5mm. Thickness 3mm. Weighing 0.1315 oz, 57.6 grains, 3.73 g. 1 drachm = 60 grains. 16th-17th century.
Created on: Monday 2nd June 2014
Last updated: Wednesday 24th September 2014
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Record ID: NMS-B93197
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval discoidal, flat, probable apothecary weight, no decoration. Diameter 17mm. Thickness 2.5mm. Weight 5.65g / 87.2 grains. For 1½ drachms (= 90 grains).
Created on: Thursday 8th May 2014
Last updated: Thursday 8th May 2014
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Record ID: NMS-B8EF82
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Medieval, lead, square, flat probable apothecary weight, with circular stamped impression on one face, seven pellets around a central pellet. 11.7 x 10.5 x 1.5mm. Weight 1.92g / 29.6 grains. For 1½ scruples or ½ drachm (= 30 grains). 13th - 15th century.
Created on: Thursday 8th May 2014
Last updated: Tuesday 28th June 2016
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Record ID: NLM-2C9E84
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: POST MEDIEVAL
County: North Lincolnshire
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Copper alloy weight. Cast square weight bearing a stamped symbol (3Y) on both its sides, in a curvilinear script; identified as a chemist's weight by the finder. The mass is one quarter of an averdepois ounce. Suggested date: Post-Medieval, 1700-1800. Length/Width: 16.1mm, Thickness: 4.2mm, Weight: 7.42gms
Created on: Wednesday 26th March 2014
Last updated: Monday 22nd February 2021
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Record ID: NMS-335D80
Object type: APOTHECARY WEIGHT
Broad period: MEDIEVAL
County: Norfolk
Workflow stage: Awaiting validation
Probably medieval copper alloy apothecaries' weight, flat, square, with seven probably drilled or possibly punched dots arranged in a rough cross shape on one face. 11 x 10.5 x 1.3mm. Weight 1.21g / 18.8 grains, probably for 1 scruple (=20 grains). 15th - early 16th century.
Created on: Saturday 7th December 2013
Last updated: Wednesday 12th February 2014
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