Description
English boxed coin balance and weights, circa 1790
Fitted weights for guinea and half guinea.
Well finished steel beam with brass pans, green silk cords and tassel.
The box with original fitted brass hinge, black japanned with grizzled tortoiseshell effect lid.
All in good sound condition, with no damage or repair, surface rust to the beam.
Gross weight 95 grams
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Cog Scientific
As a fine art sculpture graduate I have applied my appreciation and understanding of form and function to my lifelong professional career in the antiques trade. Over forty years dealing in what I considered worthy, within the fields of decorative arts and sciences, I have always purchased over a wide spectrum and look forward to offering an exciting variety of stimulating pieces.