Short beam balance, Oertling model 5SB in glazed mahogany case, with box of weights inside

Made:: 1887 in London

maker:: L Oertling

Short beam balance, Oertling model 5SB in glazed mahogany case with clear glass insert over a pale green cloth, brass beam and column, dated 1887, serial no. 2070, capacity 250gms. Box of weights inside case.

Details

Category:: Experimental Chemistry

Object Number:: 1977-742

Measurements:: Case: 590 x 420 x 320 mm

type:: balance

credit:: Howard, M.

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Short beam balance

Short beam balance, Oertling model 5SB in glazed mahogany case with clear glass insert over a pale green cloth, dated 1887,serial no. 2070, capacity 250gms.

Measurements:: Case: 590 x 420 x 320 mm

Materials:: glass and mahogany (wood)

Object Number:: 1977-742 Pt1

type:: balance

Weights for balance, Oertling model 5SB

Black velvet lined box and lid of mahogany containing white metal weights, 50gm to 10mgm (fractional weights flat plates) with broken brass/ivory tweezers. Box labelled W T Sprsgg in ink. No makers name.