Arabic balance and set of weights, in silver-mounted ivory case

Made:
1800-1810
Arabic balance and set of weights, all of silver

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Arabic balance and set of weights, all of silver
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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.