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A Precision Gold and Gem Analytical Scales on Mahogany Base.
A Precision Gold and Gem Analytical Scales on Mahogany Base.
Item#: sbe301
Price: Sold
Availablity: Sold
A Precision Gold and Gem Analytical Scales on Mahogany Base. This is a very well made English brass beam balance scales for high precision weighing. Consists of a main column 26 cm (10 inch) high with plumb bob tilt indicator. The column attached to a polished mahogany base with two screws. The main brass beam is 21 cm (8 ½ inch) long, resting on a lower fixed iron beam. The main beam is raised to its weighing position or lowered to its resting position by rotating the front wheel. The center fulcrum and lateral hinges are all made with knife-edge male V shaped white Opal gemstones and the steel hangers are supported with female V shaped Opal gemstones. Both pans and indicator are made of Brass. The scales supplied by Chards Gemologists, 10 Devonshire Road, London.