Pocket balance

Object detail

Accession number

1985.23.6

Maker

George Salter & Co

Description

A Salter manufactured pocket balance. Made from brass, aluminium and iron. The balance has a hook to hang from at the top and a hook to hang objects to weigh on at the base.

Marks

Salter Pocket Balance / Made in England / No 3 Maker's Mark
SALTER / POCKET / BALANCE / MADE IN ENGLAND / No 3 Impressed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass
Processed Material/Metal/Aluminium
Processed Material/Metal/Iron

Credit Line

George Salter & Co. Pocket balance, 1985.23.6. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

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

Production place

England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Weights and Measures Domestic Technology Technology

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