Scale

Object/Artifact

-

Historic Germantown

Name/Title

Scale

Entry/Object ID

1993.231

Description

Rectangular wood (oak? ES) box, hinged at back with hook and eye front closure, hole in front center of lid which through to hole in box to hold turned wood upugit which hold balance scale with 2 brass dishes and weights. Paper label inside lid. Marks: "H. T??mner a partner of F. Meyus and Co. Manufacturer of Scales and Weights 710 Market St. Phila." LSK: At bottom of label: Schnabel & Finkeday (?LSK) 218 Walnut Street.

Made/Created

Artist

F. Meyus

Date made

1770 - 1805

Place

* Untyped Place

Philadelphia, PA, USA

Dimensions

Height

1-1/4 in

Width

6-7/8 in

Depth

3-1/4 in

Material

Wood, Iron, Brass, Paper