Set of coin scales

Set of coin scales, circular box-type beam ends

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Set of coin scales, circular box-type beam ends
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Set of coin scales, circular box-type beam ends, in oval lacquered tin box, weights missing, probably English, 1701-1900

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A158801
Materials:
steel, brass, tin, silk, wood and wool
Measurements:
scales: height 160 mm
scales: width 141 mm
scales: depth 40 mm
box: length 135 mm
box: width 57 mm
box: depth 20 mm
type:
coin scales
credit:
Glendining