Circular spring balance, late 18th century.
- Made:
- 1771-1800
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Circular spring balance, late 18th century. The oval spring stretches when a weight is hung from the balance, turning a needle and giving a reading on the dial. The scale reads up to 112lbs.
Details
- Category:
- King George III
- Object Number:
- 1927-1456
- Measurements:
-
height 330 mm
dial: diameter 210 mm
depth 30 mm
dial: diameter 204 mm
- type:
- spring balances and circular spring balances
- rights:
- Unlinked Name
- credit:
- King’s College London
