Set of coin scales with swam-necked beam ends

SMG00212671

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Set of coin scales with swam-necked beam ends, in oval tin box with 7 grain weights and 2 extra pieces of metal, English, 1801 to 1900

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A659946
Materials:
steel, copper, brass, tin, wool, silk and leather
Measurements:
scales: height 180 mm
scales: width 144 mm
scales: depth 37 mm
box: length 130 mm
box: width 55 mm
box: depth 16 mm
type:
balances