Collection

Large Bullion Balance by R.B. Bate

Made:
1807-1847 in London
maker:
Robert Brettell Bate

Large Bullion Balance by R.B. Bate, with wooden beam (early 19th cent.). To carry 1000 oz Troy. With 42" mahogany beam and geared relieving mechanism. Sensitivity 1 grain for 1 small diversion movement of downward pointer

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1914-577
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and mahogany (wood)
type:
bullion balance and beamscale
credit:
Avery Berkel Limited

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