Scales
A delicate balance scale used to weigh gold dust, which was a currency on the Gold Coast until 1900. Made from brass and cotton. Probably part of a merchant’s equipment. Last used in the late 19th century.
H. 350 mm
Donated by CA Stephenson in 1951.
H. 350 mm
Donated by CA Stephenson in 1951.
Object Summary
- Accession Loan No.
- 90/1951/10/1
- Category
- Ethnography
- Collection Class
- Scientific instruments
- Collection Area Region
- W
- Material
- brass
- Common Name
- scales
- Simple Name
- scales
- Production Country
- Ghana
