Accession No
TEMP.00857
Description
Balance or weighing scales, with a rusted iron or steel balancing arm with central spike, suspension loop and small under-hanging plumb. Two circular brass weighing pans are each affixed via three green cords to the ends of the balancing arm. A faded green tassel lies at the top of each set of cords.
Place
Europe
Period
Post Medieval
Source
Jennings, John [?donor; ?vendor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
TEMP.00857
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; ?Iron; ?Steel; Copper alloy; Brass; Fibre
Local Term
Measurements
50mm x 233mm x 188mm Weight 0.026kg
Events
Context (Found together / assemblage)
Found in a plastic bag of seven balances/weighing scales (1914.411.1-14, 1922.1160.1-4, 1927.61, 1927.63, 1927.64.1-9, TEMP.00856, TEMP.00857) with a handwritten note reading 'WEIGHING SCALES'.
Event Date
Author: David Kay
Description (Labels & Markings)
A handwritten paper label affixed to the object reads: 'J. Jennings'
Event Date
Author: David Kay
Description (Physical description)
Balance/weighing scales, with a rusted iron/steel balancing arm with central spike, suspension loop and small under-hanging plumb. Two circular brass weighing pans are each affixed via three green cords to the ends of the balancing arm. A faded green tassel lies at the top of each set of cords.
Event Date 15/3/2019
Author: David Kay
FM:283378
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