Name/Title
Balance ScaleEntry/Object ID
67.24Description
Voland & Sons Balance Scale. (a) Scale. Size: 16.875" x 18" x 9.5" deep. The metal balance scale pans are suspended from a central brass beam, seated in a mahogany case surrounded on all sides with glass and floored by black onyx; balance scales are accessed through the front opening window that is lifted with a Bakelite knob; two other Bakelite adjusting knobs are located at the front base of the case that is supported by four small height-adjusting legs; equipment included are two small glass trays, three small paint brushes, one wooden stick, a metal teaspoon measure and two steel micro mixing spatulas for powder; a small yellow Bakelite label at the base of the beam identifies the manufacturer. (b) Cover. Light brown vinyl protective dust cover.Context
A balance scale is an instrument used to precisely measure the weight or mass of an object by comparing it to a known standard or reference weight. These scales function based on equilibrium principles, where the mass of one object is balanced against a predetermined mass. The intricate metal components highlight the craftsmanship and engineering typical of earlier scientific instruments, reflecting a careful consideration of both functionality and aesthetic in its design. This balance scale was used by employee of the Waseca E. F. Johnson Co., John Matz, for weighing gold, a component in some of the Johnson Radio products.Cataloged By
PfenMade/Created
Manufacturer
Voland & Sons, New Rochelle, N. Y.Date made
circa 1930Lexicon
Legacy Lexicon
Object Name
Scale, BalanceClass
Weights & Measures T & ECategory
T & E for Science & TechnologyCreate Date
January 2, 2025Update Date
February 19, 2025
