Circular spring balance, late 18th century.

Circular spring balance

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Circular spring balance
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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
Materials:
brass and steel
type:
spring balances and circular spring balances
credit:
King's College, London