Scale

Object/Artifact

Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Scale

Entry/Object ID

GHS 1059.02

Description

(A) Rectangular wood base painted black with narrow upright in center to hold hook which holds a large balancing scale of two tinned iron dishes (B) suspended from balancing arm by iron chains. 2 8 oz. weights (C) (D).

Made/Created

Date made

1770 - 1830

Dimensions

Height

25-1/2 in

Width

22-3/4 in

Depth

8-5/8 in

Material

Wood, Iron, Tin

Provenance

Notes

GHS Catalogue: Mrs. R.F. Reaner #42 Harvey St. Nov. 13, 1931.