Portable Weights and Measures Set
Title
Portable Weights and Measures Set
Subject
Tools--weights & measures
Description
Two wooden cases with brass hinged lids and hook clasps.
First case is 13 1/2" (l) x 6" (w) x 6 1/4" (h), containing a balance adjustable with three leveling screws. Not in workable condition. Second case is 8 3/4" (l) x 4 1/2" (w) x 3 3/4" (h), containing 11 brass weights ranging from 1/16 oz. to 4 lbs.
First case is 13 1/2" (l) x 6" (w) x 6 1/4" (h), containing a balance adjustable with three leveling screws. Not in workable condition. Second case is 8 3/4" (l) x 4 1/2" (w) x 3 3/4" (h), containing 11 brass weights ranging from 1/16 oz. to 4 lbs.
Creator
W & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York.
Date
1910-1920 ca.
Contributor
Gift of the Town of Conway (William Graves).
Source
CHS
Rights
CHS. Fair use.
Relation
CHS-1987-018
CHS-1987-019
CHS-1987-019
Format
jpeg
Type
Physical object
Identifier
CHS-1987-018.1
Coverage
Conway, Mass.
Identifier
008
Citation
W & L.E. Gurley, Troy, New York., “Portable Weights and Measures Set,” Conway Historical Society, accessed April 19, 2024, https://conwaymasshistory.org/items/show/291.