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LicenseBalance (imperfect), c
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Balance (imperfect), c.1600-1630, and set of twenty-five weights in case. Probably Dutch. Beam has early design of "swan-neck" ends. Length of beam 4 17/32ins. 11.5cm; sensitivity 1.0gr
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- 1944-35
- type:
- money scales and coin beamscale
- credit:
- Rump, R.
