Name/Title
Glass measuring beakersEntry/Object ID
2025.1.604Description
Five glass medical measuring beakers, engraved with measurements for fluid ounces and drams.Context
Two of the beakers are engraved with 'Grad E II R 221'. This a CE mark indicating that the product complies with EU safety, health and environmental requirements. A '221 Crown stamp' was used from 1879 - 2006, and was allocated to different weights and measures authorities as follows:
Allocated to the local weights and measures authority in Bewdley from 1879 to 1889.
Allocated to the local weights and measures authority in Worcester County from 1904 to 1914.
Allocated to the local weights and measures authority in East Ham from 1915 to 1965.
Allocated to the local weights and measures authority in Newham from 1965 to 2006.Category
For the body - medical, beauty
Acquisition
Accession
2025.1Source or Donor
Gordon DempsterAcquisition Method
TransferDimensions
Dimension Notes
The largest beaker weighs 314g and is 170 mm in height and the smallest is 108 g and 95 mm in height.Condition
Overall Condition
Very Good