Spring balance
John Salter (fl.c.1802-1827)
Category
Machinery and industrial devices
Date
1900 - 2000
Materials
Copper, Iron
Measurements
16.30 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
England
Collection
Sunnycroft, Shropshire
NT 1318957
Summary
Spring balance with ring at top and hook at bottom. Round copper dial with pound and ounce measurements. Previously in Store.
Marks and inscriptions
'MMB'(intertwined), 'SALTER'S SPRING BALANCE', 'No 20M', 'MADE IN ENGLAND', 'SILVESTER'S PATENT', 'TO WEIGH 40 lb', 'SALTER' (on dial over knotted rope and arrow)
Makers and roles
John Salter (fl.c.1802-1827)