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Weighing scales and weights

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Two metal pans with string attachments, with metal weights, inside a wooden carved out base

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A243930
Materials:
metal, string and wood
type:
weighing machine
credit:
Wellcome Trust

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