Details
LOT 4181
Medieval Bronze Folding Bronze 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. Cf. Sheppard & Musham, Money Scales and Weights, no 320. Condition as seen.5/8 in. (7.97gr, 11.5cm.).
Provenance
From the private collection of a Kent, UK, gentleman.
Literature
See Egan, G., The Medieval Household, fig.142 and no.1055.
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