Replica of bronze balance beam

Made:
1938 in London
maker:
British Museum
Replica of bronze balance beam, with lead rider weight

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Replica of bronze balance beam, with lead rider weight
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Replica of bronze balance beam, with lead rider weight, 8th-9th century, from Ronaldsway, Isle of Man. (Probably "Celtic Christian"). (Beam has 24 serrations on one arm for rider; ring suspension for fulcrum and pans)

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1938-584
Materials:
bronze, lead and complete
type:
beamscale and replica
credit:
British Museum