Collection

Spring Balance

Made:
1890-1910 in United Kingdom
Spring Balance

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

Spring balance, made by George Salter & Co.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
Y1989.246.240
Materials:
metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 340 mm x 25 mm x 165 mm,
type:
spring balance
credit:
Gift of the Co-operative Wholesale Society

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