Accession No
BB 1912.701
Description
An oblong boxwood case for a balance/set of scales, with elaborate brass hinge and locking catch mechanism. The top of the lid is decorated with scrolled and floral motifs. A small insert on one side is now missing. The catch is now permanently locked and the case cannot be opened. The object has also been affected by woodworm, though this is probably historic.
Place
Europe; Nothern Europe; ?Netherlands
Period
Post Medieval 17th century
Source
Jennings, J. [vendor]; Cambridge Antiquarian Society [monetary donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
BB 1912.701
Cultural Affliation
Material
Wood; Boxwood; Metal; Copper alloy; Brass; Iron
Local Term
Measurements
51mm x 28mm x 94mm Weight 0.046kg
Events
Description (Labels & Markings)
A handwritten label affixed to the object reads: 'Reg. 1912.701. Case for Scales. ?Dutch Purchased *C.A.S. 1912 Bt J. Jennings July 1912.'
Event Date
Author: David Kay
Description (Physical description)
Accession register entry: 'a small boxwood scale box, with brass mountings'.
Event Date 1912
Author: David Kay
Description (Physical description)
An oblong boxwood case for a balance/set of scales, with elaborate brass hinge and locking catch mechanism. The top of the lid is decorated with scrolled and floral motifs. A small insert on one side is now missing. The catch is now permanently locked and the case cannot be opened. The object has also been affected by woodworm, though this is probably historic.
Event Date 7/3/2019
Author: David Kay
FM:283164
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