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Coin Balance, by Benjamin Martin, London, c. 1770

Inventory Number 73307


Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained.
Primary inscriptions
"* Martin . Fecit . No 2030 *" engraved on the ivory beam.
Physical material
Ivory
brass and blue-steel
Inventory No
73307

Description

Ivory beam calibrated on one side in 3d. steps from 3s 6d to 21s, and on the other side in 6d steps from 22s to 36s; brass fittings, including a small eyelet for a brass counterweight (there is no sliding weight).