Collection

Dutch scales and weights, 17th century

Made:
1645

Scales and weights, brass, in wooden box. 17th century, Amsterdam, Holland.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A173956
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy) and wood
type:
scales - weighing device
taxonomy:
  • furnishing and equipment
  • measuring device - instrument
  • weighing machine

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