Collection

Bullion Balance made by Richard Vandome in 1819

Made:
1819 in London
maker:
Richard Vandome

Bullion Balance made by Richard Vandome in 1819; supported on oak and cast iron frame. Beam 45" between pan supports, round pan 20 1/2" diam, sensitivity 2 grains (pans empty) with copper plaque.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1915-411
type:
bullion balance and beamscale
credit:
N.M. Rothschild and Sons Limited

Parts

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