HANGING BRASS SCALES WITH TORTOISE SHELL PANS

HANGING BRASS SCALES WITH TORTOISE SHELL PANS

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Item Code: 179-880

Set of hanging balance scales show brass arms and tortoise shell pans.

Pans measure 2 ¾” in diameter. Pans were attached to a 6 ¾” brass balance bar by thin brown cords which have broken. The bar has a hook from which the scale can be suspended for weighing. Patina on brass shows scattered dark spotting. Pans show a few small chips.  [sl]

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