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LOT 3572
Medieval Bronze Folding AE Coin Balance. 15th century AD.
A small folding scales beam balance for weighing coins and similar low weight items; the T-shaped centre section for holding the balance while in use, with two hinged arms ending in rings to receive scale pans on cords. See Geoff Egan, 'The Medieval Household', fig. 142 and no. 1055. Condition as seen.(6.06gr, 37mm.).
Provenance
Property of a Cambridgeshire, UK, collector.
From his private collection since the 1970s; thence by descent circa 2000.
Ex private collection of a Bedfordshire gentleman.
Literature
See Egan, G., The Medieval Household, fig.142 and no.1055.
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