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SCIENTIFIC INSTRUMENT: BALANCE SCALE

Overview

Small balance scale standing on flat painted base. Base and back support is painted dark green and base is embossed with decorative design. Two well-sprung semi-circular arms are suspended from a pivot and move sideways when a weight is placed on the top. Openwork tray. Graduations on these arms measure weight from 1.16 oz. To 4 oz. May have been used in post office

Details

Details

Registration number
cwa-org-43-1987.104
Item type
Objects
Material
Metal
Paint
Keywords
Science
Postal Service
Correspondence
Science
Statement Of Significance Required
Statement of significance

Social history - example of equipment used to weigh light articles

Last modified
Monday, 19 October, 2026
Completeness
72
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