Pocket balance with weights

Made:
1770
Pocket balance, with eleven weights in mahogany case

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Pocket balance, with eleven weights in mahogany case
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Pocket balance, with eleven weights in mahogany case. Date about 1770. Weights marked 3,4, 5 (grains); 1.2.3.4.5.6.10.10 (dwt.) all weights stamped "R.T.". Length of beam 4 7/8 ins. , sensitivity 0.1 gr.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1916-304
Materials:
mahogany
type:
money scales and coin beamscale
credit:
Mr Thomas H. Court