Coin Scale

Object/Artifact

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Toronto's First Post Office

Name/Title

Coin Scale

Entry/Object ID

2016.5.70.1-9

Tags

Weights and Measures

Description

Travelling coin scale. Oval wooden case, recessed compartments for scale pans and balance, waffer weights and round scale weights. Set includes steel balance, brass scale pans, attached with green cords, round stacking brass weights and waffer weights. Paper label adhered to inside of lid. Lid and base are connected with wire hinges, two loop and hook closure on the front of the box.

Made/Created

Date made

circa 1770

Dimensions

Dimension Notes

.1: 5.7 L x 18.0 W x 1.9 H; .2: 2.2Ø x 0.8 H; .3: 19.5 L x 17.0 W; .4: 0.7 L x 0.9 W; .5: 2.1 L x 2.1 W; .6: 1.8 L x 2.0 W; .7: 1.6 L x 1.7 W .8: 1.4 L x 1.3 W .9: 1.3 L x 1.5 W

Update Date

October 28, 2021