Equal-arm beam balance with a circular pivot center hook, piercework pointer, and flat, slightly swelled and tapered arms terminating in smaller circular pivots with hanging holes. Both arms struck on both sides with "J.M.DOW" at left and "N.YORK" at right, all in raised roman letters in rectangles. Beam only; no stand, hooks or pans.
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