Name/Title
American Cutlery Kitchen ScaleEntry/Object ID
NU 2022.127.1Description
A metal kitchen scale, consisting of an upright, thin rectangular stand on a rectangular base with wavy edges. Attached to the top of the stand is a metal circle that spins, with a floral pattern inside. Attached to the front of the stand is a large circle with the scale's display, which is white with alternating black and white numbers around the edges and a pointer in the center.Collection
History CollectionCataloged By
registrar@numulosgatos.orgMade/Created
Manufacturer
American Cutlery CompanyDate made
circa 1912Time Period
20th CenturyInscription/Signature/Marks
Type
Makers MarkLocation
Both sides of the standTranscription
MANUFACTURED BY / AMERICAN CUTLERY Co. / CHICAGO, U.S.A.Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PaintedType
Label, Makers MarkLocation
On face of scaleTranscription
WEIGHS 20 LBS / BY OUNCES / PATENTED OCT. 29th 1912 / WARRANTED
MNF'D BY / AMERICAN CUTLERY CO.Language
EnglishMaterial/Technique
PrintedLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Primary Object Term
Scale, KitchenNomenclature Sub-Class
Food Preparation EquipmentNomenclature Class
Food Processing & Preparation T&ENomenclature Category
Category 04: Tools & Equipment for MaterialsOther Names and Numbers
Other Numbers
Number Type
Old Object NumberOther Number
919ADimensions
Height
8-3/8 inWidth
6-3/8 inLength
8-1/2 inRelationships
Related Places
Place
Location
New Almaden MinesCity
San JoseRegion
Central CaliforniaContinent
North AmericaGeneral Notes
Note Type
Cataloging NoteNote
Scale was previously housed with a bottle of mercury, and was used in the Almaden Mines - although unlikely, may have mercury residue. Nitrile gloves and a mask recommended for handling.
