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Wooden beam weighing device

Wooden beam weighing device (weighing machine)

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Steelyard; Wooden beam, steel hooks, brass weight, 8" long. B3458

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A158816
Materials:
wood (unidentified), steel (metal) and brass (copper, zinc alloy)
Measurements:
overall: 8 in
type:
weighing machine

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