The protective cover was originally hinged from the bottom but now is modified to be lift off. The balance is of historical scientific interest or can still be used particularly useful for textile yarn or fibre weighing or small samples of fabric up to half a gram only for calculation purposes such as gsm readings etc. The balance was made in England by White Electrical Instruments Co Ltd and is model 0 with ref number 27213D.
There is no box included but I will pack up very carefully and post to UK mainland addresses only. Open to all eBayers with good feedback ratings in the UK. This item is in the category "Antiques\Science/Medicine\Scientific Instruments". The seller is "moorgraft1820" and is located in this country: GB. This item can be shipped to United Kingdom.