Trebuchet balance - Wood, Brass

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Portable brass balance scale with a wooden case, dating from 1850–1900, Origin United Kingdom; dimensions 21 x 13 x 5 cm, weight 700 g; in good used condition and in working order; includes brass cylindrical weights.

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Portable brass precision balance with a wooden box, often used in the past by goldsmiths, hunters, or pharmacists.
It is an equal-arm balance, with two suspended pans to compare masses.
The entire instrument and the weights are contained in a wooden case that also serves as a base during use.
Include several brass cylindrical weights of various masses, visible in the designated housings at the bottom.
Similar objects often date back to the 19th or the early 20th century.

Portable brass precision balance with a wooden box, often used in the past by goldsmiths, hunters, or pharmacists.
It is an equal-arm balance, with two suspended pans to compare masses.
The entire instrument and the weights are contained in a wooden case that also serves as a base during use.
Include several brass cylindrical weights of various masses, visible in the designated housings at the bottom.
Similar objects often date back to the 19th or the early 20th century.

Details

Era
1400-1900
Weight
700 g
Country of Origin
United Kingdom
Material
Brass, Wood
Condition
Good condition - used with small signs of ageing
In Working Order
Yes
Height
5 cm
Width
21 cm
Depth
13 cm
Estimated period
1850-1900
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