Name/Title
Chi-Ches-Ters Premium Scale Counter-Weights and BoxEntry/Object ID
PCP.1995.8.568.a-jDescription
“Chi-Ches-Ters premium” wooden box of scale counter-weights. Nestled in circular cut-outs inside the box are: "1/2 scruple," "1 scruple," "1/2 drachm," two "2 scrumples," and two "2 drachms" coins; and in an oval niche: two smaller thin metal rectangles with notched corners. Box presented by Chichester Chemical Company and weights made by Henry Troemner Company, both of Philadelphia, PA.Acquisition
Accession
PCP.1995.8Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Chichester Chemical Company, Henry Troemner CompanyDate made
circa 1844 - 1873Time Period
Mid-19th centuryPlace
City
PhiladelphiaState/Province
PennsylvaniaContinent
North AmericaDimensions
Dimension Description
BoxHeight
5 inWidth
3 inDepth
5 in