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Weighing Scales Pace Parnis including 12 weights
Weighing Scales Pace Parnis including 12 weights
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Weighing Scales Pace Parnis including 12 weights

Date1927-1928
Period20th century
Object TypeBalance; Weight; Customs
Registration NumberMMM 004986.15
InscriptionsOn balance main structure "Fco Pace Parnis Migabiba 1928" and Crow's Foot symbol, and again "1928" at base. Wooden base contains the badge of Malta Police. Each measure has its unit inscribed and "Fco Pace Parnis Migabiba" sometimes containing the date "1927" or "1928" and in some cases the whole name "Francesco Pace Parnis".Dimensions105 cm (structure of balance including wooden plinth); 9.5 (wooden base) x 69 cm (structure of balance); 57 (wooden base) x 34 cm (wooden base)ProvenanceTransferred from the Police Depot Museum in October 2022
Alternate ID Numbers
  • HM Object Number: 66700
  • Inventory Card: 50477-8
Public Access
Not on view
Location
  •   Malta Maritime Museum, Reserve Collection
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