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Cased set of jeweller's scales, signed "John Snart"

Made:
1700-1710 in London
maker:
John Snart
Scales for precious stones signed JOHN SNART AT THE HEART AND

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Scales for precious stones signed JOHN SNART AT THE HEART AND
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Scales for precious stones signed JOHN SNART AT THE HEART AND SCALES IN MAIDEN LANE, OVER AGAINST GOLDSMITHS HALL LONDON; walnut case with moulded edges and ornamental brass escutcheon, iron forceps in body

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1993-1261
type:
jeweller's scales and beamscale
credit:
National Maritime Museum (Gabb Collection)

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