Collection

Gold Balance

Made:
1800-1805 in England
Gold Balance

Gold Balance
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

Stephen Houghton & Son folding type gold balance, with integral wooden case.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
Y1973.65.4
Materials:
wood (unidentified) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
closed: 19 mm x 138 mm x 43 mm,
type:
coin balance
credit:
Gift of Mrs. Hamilton

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