Summary
A large beam balance, with up to 56 pounds (approximately 25.4 kg) capacity, used by the Victorian Weights & Measures branch.
The balance was made by J. Cole in Melbourne. These scales were purchased by the Weights & Measures branch in 1950 from the Union Bank of Australia Ltd. They were used by the branch for the testing of local standards when they were returned for reverification. They were subsequently donated to the Museum of Victoria in 1994 by the Office of Trade Measurement (formerly Weights & Measures branch).
Physical Description
Beam balance with steel knife-edges, and beam raising crank and two pans. Encased within a white painted wooden and glass case, with slide up doors. The case rests on four levelling screws.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Office of Trade Measurement (formerly Weights & Measures Branch), Victoria: Local Government Department, 28 Sep 1994
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Overall Dimensions
70 cm (Length), 190 cm (Width), 136 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Balances, Laboratory Apparatus & Equipment, Physical Apparatus & Instruments, Scales & Balances
