Accession No
1923.223 A.85
Description
Copper alloy steelyard with dual balance. Consists of a basic equal balance arm, a cylindrical shaft that is at its widest in the centre, with a single loop above projecting of one side with incomplete annular ring for suspension in the centre. Either side terminates in a collared single loop for the load eye; one has a thin annular ring still attached. Uneven surface.
Place
Europe; ?Western Europe; ?Switzerland; ?Swiss Lakes; ?Southern Europe; ?Italy; ?Italian Lakes
Period
Roman
Source
Ransom, William [collector]; Ransom, Francis [donor]
Department
Arch
Reference Numbers
1923.223 A.85
Cultural Affliation
Material
Metal; Copper Alloy; ?Bronze
Local Term
Measurements
210mm
Events
Description (Physical description)
Description for 1923.233 A[1.85]: 'Bundle of pins, bodkins and needles, of bronze with one of iron.'
Event Date
Author: maa
Context (Analysis)
Patina suggests that these come from the Swiss or Italian Lakes. The majority probably from Swiss Lakes.
Event Date 1923
Author: maa
Description (Physical description)
Copper alloy steelyard with dual balance. Consists of a basic equal balance arm, a cylindrical shaft that is at its widest in the centre, with a single loop above projecting of one side with incomplete annular ring for suspension in the centre. Either side terminates in a collared single loop for the load eye; one has a thin annular ring still attached. Uneven surface.
Event Date 24/4/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
Context (Amendments / updates)
Bronze Age in the Period field is a tentative blanket statement for all of. 1923.223 A.1-85. Roman has been added due to the style.
Event Date 26/4/2024
Author: Clare McKenna
FM:312828
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