Balance Scale, Weights

Object/Artifact

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Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Balance Scale, Weights

Entry/Object ID

1994.097.001 a-k

Description

Iron Fairbanks-Morse balance scale with weights and lifter. "Fairbanks-Morse - 25 lbs." embossed on center of stand. Scale has two balance plates, on which round weights are placed - 1-1 lb. 2-2 lbs. and 1-4 lbs plus 5 small rectangular weights. Center has scale up to 32 lbs, with sliding weight. Can be adjusted to center. Has 12" pointed spike at center rear.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Piddington, Mrs. P. M. H.

Notes

Accession Date: 30-Nov-96 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Primary Object Term

Scale

Nomenclature Class

Weights & Measures T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 05: Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

balance scale

Created By

Garnham, Peter

Create Date

June 26, 1997

Updated By

[email protected]

Update Date

May 21, 2025