Scale - Assay - Museum of Transport and Technology, New Zealand

Object detail

Accession number

1981.197.1

Description

Balance scales mounted on wooden base. Base has three circular cut outs for holding weights. Balance is made from brass. Has one rectangular weigh plate and one circular weigh plate. Balance needle hangs in the centre of the unit.

Marks

CRITERION / DS / ENGLAND Impressed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass
Organic/Vegetal/Wood

Credit Line

Scale - Assay, 1981.197.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Scale Balance Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Weights & Measures T&E

Collection type

Weights and Measures Domestic Technology Technology

Subject auto tags

Wood Gas Saw Circle Metal Antique Artifact Copper Bronze Brass

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Scale - Assay