Set of coin scales with fenestrated swan-neck beam ends

SMG00212683

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Set of coin scales with fenestrated swan-neck beam ends, in oval tin box with 2 coin-like weights, English, 1701 to 1900

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A659950
Materials:
steel, brass, tin, wood, silk and wool
Measurements:
scales: height 130 mm
scales: width 155 mm
scales: depth 43 mm
box: length 131 mm
box: width 56 mm
box: depth 16 mm
type:
coin scales