496. Scottish Balance Scale.
Equal arm. 15-1/2" high. All brass, on mahogany base 18-1/2" wide x 8-7/8" deep x 1" high. 10" upright. 17" beam, calibrated in oz. (0-16), with agate bearings and sliding counterpoise. Hanging letter tray and round pan for weights at opposite ends of beam. Signed: "J. White & Son, Makers, Auchtermuchty." Markings: "Crown symbol, "ER 209."