"Souths" balance

Souths' balance

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Souths' balance
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"Souths" balance, believed to be made by Edward Troughton with mahogany beam (62.5cms) and upright. Balance in case with set of weights and two additional S.G. pans, made late 18th century.

Details

Category:
Experimental Chemistry
Object Number:
1876-227
Materials:
mahogany (wood)
type:
balance
credit:
Department of Trade and Industry (DTI); Board of Trade