Large Bullion Balance by R.B. Bate
- maker:
- Robert Brettell Bate
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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)
- Measurements:
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overall: 131 mm x 1145 mm x 560 mm,
- type:
- bullion balance and beamscale
- credit:
- Avery Berkel Limited
