Set of coin scales

Made:
1701-1900
SMG00212710

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Set of coin scales, rusty steel beam, with fenestrated swan-necked beam ends, in oval lacquered tin box, with one weight, English, 1701-1900

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665068
Materials:
steel, brass, tin, silk, wood, wool and paper
Measurements:
scales: height 170 mm
scales: width 146 mm
scales: depth 37 mm
box: length 130 mm
box: width 60 mm
box: depth 21 mm
type:
coin scales

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