Arabic balance and set of weights, in silver-mounted ivory case
- Made:
- 1800-1810
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Arabic balance and set of weights, all of silver, in silver-mounted ivory case, size 4"x2 1/8""x1/2", c. A.D.1800 (one small square shaped weight missing). Length of beam 3.75", sensitivity 0.3 @ No Load, 0.7 @ 100 grain load
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- 1949-208
- Materials:
- ivory and silver (metal)
- type:
- money scales and coin beamscale
- credit:
- Menzies Campbell, J.
