Brass quadrant letter balance

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Brass quadrant letter balance with angel and fish engraved design

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Category:: Weighing & Measuring

Collection:: Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection

Object Number:: A43756

Materials:: Brass

Measurements:: overall: 7 1/2 in

type:: balance

credit:: Wellcome Trust

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Brass quadrant letter balance

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