.1) Scale with cross-shaped bottom; at center, projecting upward, are two curvilinear mounts, upon which, running perpendicular, rest two parallel curvilinear balancing arms; at left end is a circular permanent weight tray; at right is a four-pronged projection that supports a removable tin tray. .2) Tray is deep ovoid shape. .3A-E) Black painted disc-shaped weights with raised edges and with number molded or cast into the tops.
balances (scales)
casting (process)
iron (metal)
sheet metal
tin (metal)
Iron
Slip Cast
Tin
SCALE, BALANCE
.3A) Marked ""1"" .3B) Marked ""4"" .3C) Marked ""8"" .3D) Marked ""1"" .3E) Marked ""2""
Original to Rundlet-May House (Portsmouth, N.H.),
Unknown
5 x 11.375 (HxW) (inches)
Gift of Ralph May
1971.1050.1-3
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