Spring Scale

Object/Artifact

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Genesee Country Village & Museum

Name/Title

Spring Scale

Entry/Object ID

2004.003.1

Description

One iron and brass hanging scale made by John Chatillon & Sons. It has a rectangular brass front plate. An iron ring is at the top, with a lead inspector's seal (marked "57" and "CR") wired to the ring. The spring mechanism is sandwiched between the brass front plate and the rounded iron back plate, which was painted black and is now rusting. An iron hook is attached to the bottom of the scale to hang the weighable item on.

Collection

Genesee Country Village and Museum

Made/Created

Manufacturer

John Chatillon & Sons

Date made

1875 - 1915

Place

State/Province

New York

Country

United States of America

Continent

North America

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Manufacturer's Mark

Transcription

Type - 100 / John Chatillon & Sons / Makers / New York U.S. / Capacity / 50 Lbs. x 1 Lbs

Language

English

Dimensions

Height

12-1/2 in

Width

2-1/2 in

Depth

1 in

Material

Iron, Brass, Lead