Wrought-iron bullion balance

Made:
1800-1810 in France

Wrought-iron bullion balance, c.A.D.1800, French. Beam 60cm (23 5/8"), open box-ends, knife-edge fulcrum in forked suspension. Pans of sheet iron with 3 chain supports, one round dished, 28cm (11" diam.) and one "slipper" pan 47.5cm (18 3/4") by 32.5cm (12 3/4")

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1939-75
type:
bullion balance and beamscale
credit:
Stevens's Auction Rooms Ltd.