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Money balance case
Unknown
(Manufacturer)
Money balance case of japanned iron, oval in shape, hinged cover, the base lined with loosely woven hessian with green wool, attached to base is a wooden stand with two holes into which two brass weights are slotted, the top of which is covered with pink paper, the scales have a horizontal steel balance with two brass dishes attached by green cords, attached to the top of the balance is a silk tassle; the case is covered with black japan.
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Collection Area
Art
Item Number
NMW A 51696
Creation/Production
Role: Production
Role: Manufacturer
Role: Production
Role: Manufacturer
Place: England
Place: Pontypool
Place: Usk
Period: 18th century (late)
Measurements
Length
(cm): 12
Length
(in): 4
Height
(cm): 1.6
Height
(in): 5
Depth
(cm): 5.5
Depth
(in): 2
Techniques
Japanned
Decoration
Applied Art
Forged
Machine made
Machine threaded
Forming
Applied Art
Assembled
Forming
Applied Art
Material
Iron
Brass
Steel
Textile
Paper
Wood
Location
In store
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