Prototype gold assay balance, in glazed mahogany case, 1852
Prototype gold assay balance, brass, in glazed mahogany case, c. 1852. Designed by G H Matkins and bulit by Ludwig Oertling, London. This design evolved into the famous Oertling model 12 series which revolutionised the design of assay balances worldwide in just a few years.
- Materials:
- glass and mahogany (wood)
- Object Number:
- 1898-68 Pt1
- type:
- analytical balance and case - container
