Bilateral pendulum-type letter balance, German

German postal balance, 'Columbus model'

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German postal balance, 'Columbus model'
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German postal balance, 'Columbus model', bilateral pendulum type with half moon moving scale [1-16oz. range], early 20th century. Made for the North American market.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1997-2009
Materials:
steel, pressed and brass, scale & pans
Measurements:
overall: 190 x 135 x 120 mm
type:
postal scales and pendulum balance - scales
credit:
Manchester Science Museum