Name/Title
Balance ScaleEntry/Object ID
1991.40a-iDescription
Fairbanks scale with set of 6 weights, a brass disc marked "Counterpoise for scoop scale" and a tin coated brass scoop.
a = scale base; red paint (very worn) with decorative gold colored paint (mostly worn off) ; embossed letters state "Fairbanks" on front and back of base;
b = scoop;wider at one end, more narrow at the opposite; has a circular base that has been soldered on; possibly tin over brass or lead (?) ; 3.75" tall, 10" long, 7.38" wide;
c = brass disc engraved "Counterpoise for scoop scale" on top side; bottom side is plain; 5.35" diameter; 0.15" thickness;
d = 4 lb. weight, originally painted red (most paint worn off along top rim, sides, and bottom); bottom has a raised "4 LBS"; base = 4.25" diameter; diameter of top = 3.63"; thickness = 1.4";
e = 2 lb. weight, originally painted red (most paint worn off); bottom has a raised "2 LBS"; diameter of base = 3.5"; diameter of top = 2.88"; thickness = 1.15";
f = 1 lb. weight, originally painted red (most paint worn off); bottom has raised "1 LB"; diameter of base = 2.88"; diameter of top = 2.38"; thickness =0 .88";
g = 8 oz weight originally painted red (most paint is worn off); bottom has raised "8 OZ"; bottom diameter = 2.28"; diameter of top = 2.13"; thickness = 0.63";
h = 4 oz weight originally painted red ( most paint worn off); raised "4 OZ" on bottom; diameter of base = 2.13'"; diameter of top = 1.88"; thickness =0 .45";
i = 2 oz weight orinally painted red (most of the paint is worn off); bottom has a raised "2 OZ"; diameter of bottom = 1.75"; diameter of top = 1.66"; thickness = 0.35".Acquisition
Accession
1991.40Source or Donor
Thomas, David L. (d. 2019)Acquisition Method
GiftMade/Created
Manufacturer
Fairbanks ScalesPlace
Town
St. JohnsburyCounty
Caledonia CountyState/Province
VermontCountry
United States of AmericaContinent
North AmericaDimensions
Height
6 inWidth
5-15/16 inLength
12-3/8 in