Antique print titled 'Balance for weighing air - Balance for weighing fire'. Copper engraving of two balances. Source unknown, to be determined.
Artists and Engravers: Anonymous
Condition: Good, age-related toning. Original folding lines, blank verso. Please study image carefully. Date: c.1780 Overall size: 27 x 21 cm. Image size: 22 x 14 cm.
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