Large Bullion balance, AD1750, with 4'-3 1/4" ornamental iron beam with forked central suspension and upward pointer, and two bronze scale pans, 20" diam. each, with 3 double-link chain supports, with tripod suspension pieces. Stands 7'6" high overall, sensitivity 48 grains
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- 1932-38
- Measurements:
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overall: 130 mm x 1400 mm x 1000 mm,
large pallet: 1828.8 x 1397 mm
pan (each): 1430 x 560 mm
weight: 114kg
weight: 251.32829lbs
beam: 1320 mm
weight: 36kg
weight: 79.36683lbs
- type:
- bullion balance and beamscale
- credit:
- Johnson Matthey and Co.
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