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Scales in Case

Inventory Number 11395


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.11395

Item type
Object
Provenance
From Capt. Metcalfe
Other inscriptions
Inside case "East-India / Scales" Label attached to the case " 26. Scales / E. Indias / Capt. Metcalfe"
Physical material
ivory
Wood
Brass
Silk
Object type
Scales
Dimensions
Height: 208mm Width: 45mm Depth: 15mm Weight: 0.05kg
Inventory No
11395

Description

Scales in fitted CFS hardwood box of violin shape with pivot hinge. Broken ivory beam, originally had two suspension fulcra for the two sets of graduations. Beam length 178mm. Brass pan 38mm dia, suspended by turquoise silk cords. CFS hardwood box of violin shape. Weights missing.