Name/Title
Balance Scale; WeightEntry/Object ID
1975. .083 a-iDescription
Base of scale of cast iron or other metal, blance mechanism and rest for scale pan do not appear cast. Whole of base painted black, remains of gold line apparent on base (as decoration). Scale pan pressed out of shiny metal, edges rolled, metal probably tin. Base of cast scales imprinted "to weigh 7 lb". Set of 8 weights with flat bottom and concave top, imprinted with their weight.
a) scale and pan
b) 2 lb weight
c) 1 lb weight
d) 8 oz weight
e) 4 oz weight
f) 2 oz weight
g) 1 oz weight
h) 1/2 oz weight
i) 1/4 oz weightAcquisition
Accession
1975. .Source (if not Accessioned)
Craven, CommanderNotes
Accession Date: 01-Jan-75
Mode of Acquisition: giftLexicon
Nomenclature 4.0
Nomenclature Secondary Object Term
BalanceNomenclature Primary Object Term
ScaleNomenclature Class
Weights & Measures T&ENomenclature Category
Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & TechnologyLegacy Lexicon
Object Name
scale; weight, balance scale; weightClass
Science & Technology, Tools & Equipment for - Weights & Measures T&E - None RequiredCreated By
MacRae, AlisdairCreate Date
November 4, 1995Update Date
March 24, 2026