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Box with scales and weights

(about 1708–1771)
(American, 1708–1767)
About 1760–80
Place of Manufacturepossibly London, England
Object PlaceBoston, Massachusetts
Medium/TechniqueSteel, brass, oak, lead, green baize lining; engraved paper label
Dimensions2.9 x 15.2 x 12.4 cm (1 1/8 x 6 x 4 7/8 in.)
Credit LineAmerican Decorative Arts Curator's Fund
Accession number1999.187a-i
On View
Not on view
ClassificationsTools and equipment
Collections
ProvenancePurchased from Skinner, Sale 1911, March 6, 1999, lot 69.
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