Equal-arm balances

Made:: 1800-1899 in Madras

19th century Indian balance, (Madras), bronze, beam 10 long

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19th century Indian balance, (Madras), bronze, beam 10 long
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19th century Indian balance, (Madras), bronze, beam 10" long, ring or hole suspension for dished copper pans, 6 1/2" diam., each with 4 cord supports; pin fulcrum and upward index working in ornamental ring support with check pointer for reading. Sensitivity 30 grains

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Category:: Weighing & Measuring

Object Number:: 1938-221

type:: beam

credit:: Mr R.A.Bell

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Equal-arm balances

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