Ivory steelyard, with compound counterbalance weight, China, 1800-1899
Chinese ivory steelyard, 19th century, with compound counterbalance weight. Beam 12.7" long, fittd 3 cord fulcrums, marked with 3 sets of scales, with brass ring and pointer equilibrium indicator; 3 1/4" circular brass pan and small goods hook
- Materials:
- ivory and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
- Object Number:
- 1939-321 Pt1
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