Medieval - Bronze 'Tumbrel' Coin Balance > Lot No. 309

Description:
C. 14th century AD. Folding pocket balance to weigh coins. The body of the balance recessed to receive the free-swinging arm with coin platform, balanced by the shaft and rotating about a bronze pin axle. Fully functional and rare thus.

Measurements:
80 mm (closed).

Condition:
Very fine.

Export licence:
No

Estimate: £400 - 500 (EUR 480 - 600; USD 630 - 790)

Auction date: Friday 19th March 2010 at The Swedenborg Hall 20-21 Bloomsbury Way
London WC1A 2TH

Sold for: £490