Coin scales

A pair of coin scales, steel beam with bowl-shaped brass pans and silk cords, a green silk tassel attached. Reputedly belonging to Vice-Admiral Horatio Nelson (1758-1805).

Object Details

ID: REL0138.1
Type: Coin scales
Display location: Not on display
Date made: 17th century
Credit: National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London. Caird Fund.
Measurements: Overall: 175 mm x 112 mm x 9 mm
Parts: Coin scales (Coin scales)
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