Civil War-Era Pocket Scale Set with Original Case

Civil War-Era Pocket Scale Set with Original Case - Inventory Number: MED 290

Brass balance scale set comes housed in its original velvet-lined wooden case. Likely used during the Civil War era by a traveling apothecary, jeweler, or merchant, the set includes:

• Two circular brass pans with suspension hooks

• A fine balance arm with pivot mechanism

• Multiple fractional weight pieces

• Original fitted case with compartments and purple velvet lining

This is a rare and authentic example of a portable weighing set from the mid-1800s, ideal for historical collectors, reenactors, or museum-quality display. A true artifact of practical field use during a pivotal time in American history.

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Inventory Number: MED 290