Scale

Object/Artifact

Historic Hudson Valley

Name/Title

Scale

Entry/Object ID

VC.59.530

Description

Gold-weighing balance scale in fitted wooden case: Two brass pans, round, suspended from strings from iron arm, etc.; 4 brass weights; in box, label with equivalent weights and monetary values.

Made/Created

Artist Information

Artist

Unknown

Attribution

Maker

Date made

circa 1793

Dimensions

Dimension Description

Box

Height

1-3/4 in

Width

4-1/8 in

Length

8-1/8 in

Dimension Notes

Display Dimensions: 1 3/4 x 4 1/8 x 8 1/8 in. (4.4 x 10.5 x 20.6 cm)

Material

Paper, brass, Iron, oak

General Notes

Note Type

StorageNote

Note

Home Location: Historic Hudson Valley, Van Cortlandt Manor, Old Parlour