A Set of Philograph Publications Ltd Brass Metric Weights in a Fitted Wooden Block

A set of vintage educational brass metric weights manufactured by Philograph Publications Ltd. The set is housed in its original light-coloured hardwood block with a clear varnished finish and is accompanied by its original white cardboard outer packaging. The collection comprises eight brass weights, each designed with a rounded knob for handling and stamped with its specific mass. The weights follow a standard 1-2-2-5 series, consisting of one 50g weight, two 20g weights, one 10g weight, one 5g weight, two 2g weights, and one 1g weight. The label on the cardboard box is printed with the following text: FOR SCHOOL USE ONLY, 1 SET, BRASS METRIC WEIGHTS, N 379-BR, Philograph Publications Ltd, and NOT FOR TRADE USE. Philograph Publications Ltd was a known British supplier of school materials during the mid-20th century.