Equal-arm balances

19th century Indian balance, (Madras), bronze, beam 10 long

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19th century Indian balance, (Madras), bronze, beam 10 long
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19th century Indian balance, (Madras), bronze, beam 10" long, ring or hole suspension for dished copper pans, 6 1/2" diam., each with 4 cord supports; pin fulcrum and upward index working in ornamental ring support with check pointer for reading. Sensitivity 30 grains

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Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1938-221
type:
beam
credit:
Mr R.A.Bell