Name/TitleSpring Balance
About this objectThis was used at a farm near Ipswich for weighing sacks of grain in a barn. The balance weighs up to 200lbs.
MakerSalter
Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made1859
Medium and MaterialsBody: Iron
Dial: Brass
Inscription and MarksThe dial bears a plate with embossed lettering:
SALTERS
SPRING BALANCE
WARRANTED
REGISTERED 9TH MARCH 1859
MeasurementsTotal length: (including suspension rings and hooks): 1 foot 4 inches
Dial diameter: 5 1/8 inches
Object numberSTMEA:A.2148
Copyright Licence
Attribution - Non-commercial (cc)
