Wrought-iron steelyard, Spanish, 1700-1799

One of two miniature wrought-iron steelyards

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One of two miniature wrought-iron steelyards
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One of two miniature wrought-iron steelyards, Spanish (Granada) 18th century, with clips for weighing silver coins, graduated from 1 "Real" to Spanish "Piece of Eight" (silver). Lengths 2-inch, complete with sliding counterpoises.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1938-109/2
Materials:
iron and complete
type:
money scales and steelyard
credit:
Dr W.L. Hildburgh