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March Historica, Coins, Banknotes & Tokens Auction. (#626) 27/03/2024 9:30 AM GMT Closed

Starts Ending 27/03/2024 9:30 AM GMT

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Lot 29 Medieval Folding Balance Scales. A set of bronze folding balance scales, comprising the beam, two folding arms and pointer. In use, the arms would have folded out until they locked in alignment with the beam. Pans would have been suspended on three cords from the end of each arm, and the balance would have been held by a loop pivoted in the hole at the base of the triangular pointer. The object to be weighed was placed in one pan, and weights were progressively added to the second pan until the

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Lot closed - Winning bid:N/A
Estimate: £40 - £60

 

  • Medieval Folding Balance Scales. A set of bronze folding balance scales, comprising the beam, two folding arms and pointer. In use, the arms would have folded out until they locked in alignment with the beam. Pans would have been suspended on three cords
  • Medieval Folding Balance Scales. A set of bronze folding balance scales, comprising the beam, two folding arms and pointer. In use, the arms would have folded out until they locked in alignment with the beam. Pans would have been suspended on three cords - 2
  • Medieval Folding Balance Scales. A set of bronze folding balance scales, comprising the beam, two folding arms and pointer. In use, the arms would have folded out until they locked in alignment with the beam. Pans would have been suspended on three cords - 3
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