Precision Balance, in mahogany and glass case

Made:: 1788 in Strand

maker:: Jeremiah Sisson

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Precision Balance
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Precision Balance

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Category:: King George III

Object Number:: 1927-2040

Materials:: brass, steel, mahogany, glass and paper

Measurements:: overall: 11.5 kg

type:: balance

credit:: King's College, London

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Precision Balance, in mahogany and glass case

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