eHive - Food Museum

Name/TitleSCALES

About this objectA Swan -neck beam scale with copper pans. The balance bar is stamped with a crown VR 267 beneath the balance mechanism
(a) Balance bar and is 240 mm long
(b) & (c) Copper pans 145mm internal diameter, external 147mm. Both are stained and show signs of use, scratched underneath
(b)Has "6" or "9" stamped on underside
(c) has "7" which could be a worn "6" or "9"
both are suspended by three copper chains
Cross bar made from mild steel
Pans and Chains made from copper

Medium and MaterialsCross bar made from mild steel
Pans and Chains made from copper

Inscription and MarksThe balance bar is stamped with a crown VR 267 beneath the balance mechanism
(b)Has "6" or "9" stamped on underside
(c) has "7" which could be a worn "6" or "9"

MeasurementsA) L: 240mm, H: 51mm, Max width: 20mm
B) H: (including chain: 305mm, H of bowl: 58mm, Dia: 140mm
C) H: (including chain) 305mm, H of bowl: 60mm, Dia: 145mm

Object numberSTMEA:2013-52a-c