ANTIQUE COMPUTING SCALES England 19th century STEELYARD OZ per DOZEN LB per GROSS.
Extraordinary scales that appear to be an early computing scale. Beam sets to balance when poise is at zero and pan is empty. See chart for how this might work. Beam has 8 ounce capacity. No makers name seen.
Condition is good, brass scales with wood base & natural bone measure.
Scales has a few peculiar aspects that of which I am not certain.
Not sure if bucket is original, maybe there was a brass weight!
Measures 37cm long with pan, 17cm high & 12cm wide
ANTIQUE COMPUTING SCALES England 19th century STEELYARD OZ per DOZEN LB per GROSS.
Extraordinary scales that appear to be an early computing scale. Beam sets to balance when poise is at zero and pan is empty. See chart for how this might work. Beam has 8 ounce capacity. No makers name seen.
Condition is good, brass scales with wood base & natural bone measure.
Scales has a few peculiar aspects that of which I am not certain.
Not sure if bucket is original, maybe there was a brass weight!
Measures 37cm long with pan, 17cm high & 12cm wide
