Copper dedication plate for bullion balance
Copper dedication plate on mahogany board indicating that this bullion Balance was made by Richard Vandome in 1819 for Brown and Brind, refiners at 23 Foster Lane, Cheapside, London.
Bullion Balance made by Richard Vandome in 1819
- 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
Bullion Balance made by Richard Vandome in 1819
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)
- Measurements:
-
overall: 1665 mm x 1815 mm x 1305 mm,
- Materials:
- iron , steel (metal) , wood (unidentified) and copper (metal)
- Object Number:
- 1915-411 Pt2
- type:
- bullion balance and beamscale
