Name/Title
Commercial Balance ScaleDescription
Black metal balance scale with brass pans manufactured by Henry Troemner, Philadelphia. Model 4127Use
Two plates are suspended at equal distances from a fulcrum. One plate holds an object of unknown weight, while weights, are added to the other plate until balance is achieved.Context
"Henry Troemner, a German immigrant, was originally a locksmith and learned the balance craft after he arrived in Philadelphia.
From the beginning, Troemner earned the reputation of being a manufacturer of high quality products. The business grew steadily after the discovery of gold in California on January 24, 1848, as the company was known for its bullion and assay balances. Henry Troemner's three sons continued to develop and grow the business, and by the early 1900's Troemner was recognized internationally as a world leader in the balance and scale manufacturing industry."https://www.troemner.com/reference-center/company-overview
