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Jeweller's Balance, by Charles De Grave, Aldersgate, London, 18th Century

Inventory Number 34584


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.34584

Item type
Object
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].
Physical material
Brass
steel and mahogany
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.