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Actions	boxed specific gravity tester Remove from selection Add to selection $Archived Images\1984_numbers\1984.001-500\1984.356.01.jpg; 1984.356a-g; ;$ $Archived Images\1984_numbers\1984.001-500\1984.356.02.jpg; 1984.356a-g; boxed specific gravity tester; tester, specific gravity$ Object number1984.356a-g Titleboxed specific gravity tester Creator G. Altria (Glass-blower)‎ Descriptionsmall wooden box containing 5 remaining glass beads (the other 7 are missing) used for the proving of spirits. Label inside lid. Made by G. Altria, Glass-blower, of Aberdeen. Also known as 'philosopher's beads' Production placeFrederick Street, Aberdeen Production period19th century (late) Object nametester, specific gravity Object category4.8424 Materialwood & glass Dimensions diameter: 8.5 cm depth: 3.8 cm

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$Archived Images\1984_numbers\1984.001-500\1984.356.02.jpg; 1984.356a-g; boxed specific gravity tester; tester, specific gravity$

Object number1984.356a-g

Titleboxed specific gravity tester

Creator G. Altria (Glass-blower)‎

Descriptionsmall wooden box containing 5 remaining glass beads (the other 7 are missing) used for the proving of spirits. Label inside lid. Made by G. Altria, Glass-blower, of Aberdeen. Also known as 'philosopher's beads'

Production placeFrederick Street, Aberdeen

Production period19th century (late)

Object nametester, specific gravity

Object category4.8424

Materialwood & glass

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