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Napier's patent gold coin testing and sorting machine by D.M. Naper & Son, London, middle to late 19th century. Used at the Bullion Department of the Bank of England.
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- 2001-19
- Materials:
- brass, steel, mahogany and incomplete
- Measurements:
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overall (estimate): 200 mm x 140 mm x 170 mm, 8.3 kg
- type:
- money scales and rocker balance - scales
- credit:
- Mr Robert P. Stone
