Collection Highlights
The Bulls and Bears in the Market
Date:
1879
Object Number:
1971.104
Medium:
Oil on linen
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Museum Collections
Luce Center
Balance-pan scale
Object Number:
1945.323
Date:
1720-1790
Medium:
Copper, iron, brass, tin
Dimensions:
Overall: 20 x 18 x 6 3/4 in. ( 50.8 x 45.7 x 17.1 cm )
Marks:
stamped: beneath both bowls: "4"
Description:
Raised and tinned copper balance-pan scale, with brass chain and wrought iron arm and gauge.
Credit Line:
Gift of Walter S. Poor
Due to ongoing research, information about this object is subject to change.
