Guinea scales. A small set of scales consisting of two brass pans hung on either end of a rod with a hinge in the centre. There is also a box containing thick brass weights resembling coins.

Title

Guinea scales. A small set of scales consisting of two brass pans hung on either end of a rod with a hinge in the centre. There is also a box containing thick brass weights resembling coins.

Identifier

ABDUA:18280

Description

Set of brass weights, steel scales, brass pans all in wooden box 'sold by J Ewen, at his Ware-room, Castle-street, Aberdeen'.

Date

Early: 1750 Late: 1820

Format

metal copper alloy brass steel wood thread, L(bar): 120 mm Dia(pan): 47 mm L(box): 145 mm W

Coverage

Europe, Scotland, North East Scotland

Source

Field Collector: unknown

Type

Physical Object

Provenance

Acquisition Source: unknown

UUID

72e79228-98f8-4356-adbb-4f83ec0c08d3