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Hand-Held Scales, by Mary de Grave, London, 18th Century

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Inventory Number: 44811
Object Type: Object
Persons: Mary De Grave
Date Created: 18th Century
Place Created: London United Kingdom (England) Europe
Subject Classification(s): Scales, balances & steelyards  
Primary Inscriptions: "Mary De Grave Widow & Successor to the Late Chas. De Grave Scale Maker to His Majesty, No. 59 St Martin Le Grand...Aldersgate..." [trade label inside lid of box].
Provenance: Not ascertained.
Collection Group:
Material(s): Brass and steel
Dimensions:
Height Width Depth Diameter Unit
270 134 42

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