Blackburn's Yarn Balance
John Nesbitt Ltd
Category
Machinery and industrial devices
Date
Unknown
Materials
Place of origin
Manchester
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Quarry Bank, Cheshire
NT 1453777
Summary
A Blackburn's yarn balance made by John Nesbitt and Co. Ltd., Manchester, used for estimating the counts of yarn. The yarn is attached by a hook to one end of the balance, a small weight being attached to the other end and the number of threads that balance the beam give the count. It includes three templates for cutting the length of yarn. Inside a box lined with blue velvet.
Marks and inscriptions
Made by John Nesbitt 42 Market Street, Manchester: on box Made by John Nesbitt 42 Market Street, Manchester: on box Cot. Eng. J. Nesbitt Ltd. Manchester: on template Made by John Nesbitt 42 Market Street, Manchester: on box Cot. Eng. J. Nesbitt Ltd. Manchester: on template Wool Eng. J. Nesbitt Ltd. Manchester: on template Made by John Nesbitt 42 Market Street, Manchester: on box Cot. Eng. J. Nesbitt Ltd. Manchester: on template Wool Eng. J. Nesbitt Ltd. Manchester: on template Lin. Eng.: on template
Makers and roles
John Nesbitt Ltd, manufacturer