Coin scales having steel beam with retractable arms

Made:
1701-1820 in England
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Coin scales having steel beam with retractable arms, oval box-type beam ends, in oval steel box with hinged lid, with 3 guinea weights, owned by John Wheeler of Upton Forge, English, 1701 to 1820

Details

Category:
Pharmacy-ware
Collection:
Sir Henry Wellcome's Museum Collection
Object Number:
A665060
Materials:
steel, alloy, silk, wood and velvet
type:
coin scales