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ABDMS010610, ABDMS002448, ABDMS010433 and ABDMS017666
Specific Gravity Beads
ABDMS010610, ABDMS002448, ABDMS010433 and ABDMS017666
ABDMS010610, ABDMS002448, ABDMS010433 and ABDMS017666

Specific Gravity Beads

Associated (Aberdeen, Scotland, 1896 - 1976)
Object NameBead
Mediumglass, wood
ClassificationsBrewing and Distilling
DimensionsOverall: Height: 5.6 cm, Diameter: 2.9 cm
AcquisitionPurchased in 1987.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS002448
About MeWooden box with lid contains complete set of six glass beads marked 21-26, each secured in a recess in a grey felt insert.

A paper label inside the lid reads:

BEADS For PROVING SPIRITS
Adjusted in the most accurate man-
ner. - The Beads will sink to the
bottom of the Glass, if proof.
Double Whisky,......21, 22, 23
Double Rum, .........24, 25
Double Gin and Brandy, 26, 27
Proof, ....................28, 29, 30
Glass Proof,..........31, 32, 24
N.B. Barometers and Thermome-
ters made and Repaired by
JOHN STOPANI, North Street,
Aberdeen.

Specific Gravity Beads
Specific Gravity Beads
before 1942
Specific Gravity Beads
Specific Gravity Beads
c. 1830-1900
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Specific Gravity Beads
Cesar Altria
c.1860
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Specific Gravity Beads
before 1936
Specific Gravity Beads
Specific Gravity Beads
before 1952
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1895
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November 1870