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1860-1890
GUSN-20186
Parts to a scale: tin weight pan(A), shaped like a 3-sided scoop. Small link chains connected to pan at 3 places; join together near top for hanging. Iron steel yard(B) has 2 hooks at one end w/ flat piece and buoy shaped weight at opposite end.
steelyards
iron (metal)
tin (metal)
Tin
Iron
SCALE
Original to Castle Tucker (Wiscasset, Me.),
Unknown
4.75 (H) (inches)
Gift of Miss Jane S. Tucker
1998.3353AB
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