Egg Grader Scale

Object/Artifact

Sidney Museum and Archives

Name/Title

Egg Grader Scale

Entry/Object ID

1986.019.002

Description

"Jiffy - Way" brand patent no. 2205917 egg scale. ' Incorporated Owatonna, Minn. World's Largest MFG's of Egg Scales. Leveling Device'. Green metal base. Silver metal egg holder. Semi-circular top, flat base and handle. Multi-coloured scale indicates weight and size of egg.' Extra Large/ 30 oz. Doz. 2 1/2 oz. Egg. Large/ 27 oz. 2 1/4oz/ Medium 24oz. 2oz/ Small 21oz. 1 3/4 oz/ below Small 18 oz. 1 1/2 oz/ Take Balance at Red Point Use Adjustable Screw for Speed.

Acquisition

Source (if not Accessioned)

Burry, Ralph

Notes

Accession Date: 20-Jul-86 Mode of Acquisition: gift

Lexicon

Nomenclature 4.0

Nomenclature Sub-Class

Food Processing Equipment

Nomenclature Class

Food Processing & Preparation T&E

Nomenclature Category

Category 04: Tools & Equipment for Materials

Legacy Lexicon

Object Name

balance scale

Created By

Macknight, Elinore

Create Date

April 21, 1995

Updated By

Michael Goodchild

Update Date

December 3, 2025