Gold Scale with Wooden Case

Name/Title

Gold Scale with Wooden Case

Entry/Object ID

1986.13.3

Description

Three piece gold weighing apparatus for small quantities, comprising round brass weighing saucer attached by black twine to a slender ivory calibrated rod; one brass weight with brown twine attached; one shaped bamboo carry case with plaited cane (rattan?) ring for secure closing.

Acquisition

Accession

1986.13

Source or Donor

WEATHERHEAD Max

Acquisition Method

Unknown

Dimensions

Height

31.6 cm

Width

0.25 cm

Depth

7.1 cm