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Currency balance
The balance consists of a steel arm with a hook on each end from which are suspended two brass pans 1.4" (3.6cm) dia. by three fine cords. A vertical index arm is attached to the centre of the beam and a suspension arm carries the balamce on a knife-edge bearing.
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Object Details
| ID: | NAV0842 |
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| Type: | Currency balance |
| Display location: | Not on display |
| Creator: | Unknown |
| Date made: | circa 1775 |
| People: | Neale, Henry |
| Credit: | National Maritime Museum, Greenwich, London |
| Measurements: | Overall: 23 mm x 101 mm x 52 mm |
| Parts: | Currency balance |