Balance, portable

Description

Small, simple portable balance comprising two scale pans suspended by threads, in an oval tin case containing a note which states 'These scales belonged to .... Carmichael of the Royal Navy. Called by Hooker the Father of Marine Botany'

Museum reference

T.1975.34

Collection

History of Science

Object name

Balance, portable, Balance case

Materials

Tin

Physical description

Tin case

Associations

Previous owner: Carmichael, 'Father of Marine Botany'
Royal Navy