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German brass and bronze Columbus 'Bilateral' letter scale,…
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German brass and bronze Columbus 'Bilateral' letter scale, German patent Oestp 1766, probably manufactured in Hamburg by Ph. J. Maul, made specifically for the English market as it is marked in ounces and pence (foreign letter Rates) fine the majority of this type from Germany were marked in grams. The two counterbalanced arms work together to gauge the weight. Rare. Provenance: The 'Britannia stamp Bureau' sale 253 October 2000. 10 x 6.5 x 16.5 cm high
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Household Objects: Scales