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Specific Gravity Beads
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Specific Gravity Beads

Datebefore 1936
Object NameBeads
Mediumwood, glass, paper
ClassificationsScience And Technology
DimensionsOverall: Diameter: 8.2 cm, Height: 3.7 cm
AcquisitionPresented in 1936.
LocationView by Appointment - Aberdeen Treasure Hub
Object numberABDMS017666
About MeRound wooden box containing 12 glass beads (appears complete), each in a recess in cork insert covered in red felt. The numbers are 24, 27, 26, 21, 29, 20, 31, 28, 25, 23, 22, 24.

A paper label inside the lid reads:
Correcteo
Bubbles made by
CÆSAR ALTRIA.
John Street
Aberdeen.

[around the outside of the label are the various numbers and the spirits they are proof for.]