Persian equal-arm medical scales

Made:
Iran
Persian Equal-armed balance (Medical scales) with 5

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Persian Equal-armed balance (Medical scales) with 5
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Persian Equal-armed balance (Medical scales) with 5.9" polished steel beam, gallows suspension and 2 brass pans 2 1/2 " diam., supported by magenta coloured silk cords. Sensitivity 0.16, 19th C.

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Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1930-641
type:
apothecary scales and beamscale
credit:
Stevens's Auction Rooms Ltd.