Name/TitleButter Balance

About this objectA butter balance, (spring) made by Salter to weigh 2 pounds. x 1/4 ounces
The frontal brass dial marking each 1/4 pound up to 2 pounds.
A plate is set on the spring rod which descends to depress the swing needle indicating the weight of the butter. The upper structure is held to the base platform by three screws underneath. The stand is painted cream

MakerSalter

Maker RoleManufacturer

Medium and MaterialsStand: cast iron
Frontal dial: brass
Plate: (? pewter) metal.

Inscription and MarksInscription: 'British Made. No. 47.'

MeasurementsDiameter 17.5cms is set on the spring rod
Balance: 22cms high, 12.5cms wide and 12cms from the front to the back of the stand.

Object Typescales

Object numberSTMEA:81.A.62.3.1-2

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)