Scales with steel beam

Made:
1801-1850
Scales with steel beam, knife-edge fulcrum, and brass pans

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Scales with steel beam, knife-edge fulcrum, and brass pans
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Scales with steel beam, knife-edge fulcrum, and brass pans, owned by Dr. William Laidlaw Purves, probably English, first half of 19th century

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A652010
Materials:
steel, brass, thread, case, wood and case, velvet
type:
balances