- Item type
- Object
- Makers
- Charles De Grave
- Provenance
- Not ascertained.
- Primary inscriptions
- "Charles De Grave, Scale Maker, (Partner & Successor to the late Mr Sam Read) The Corner of St Ann' Lane, near Aldersgate, London." [printed label pasted to inside of drawer].
- Object type
- Balance
- Dimensions
- Diameter: 74mm Height: 390mm
- Inventory No
- 34584
Description
Brass pedestal from which is suspended the steel beam with brass pans; supported on a mahogany box with partioned drawer lined with green baize and containing weights.
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