Universal Yarn Assorting Balance
John Nesbitt Ltd
Category
Machinery and industrial devices
Date
Unknown
Materials
Place of origin
Manchester
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Quarry Bank, Cheshire
NT 1453817
Summary
A Universal Yarn Assorting Balance No. 1 made by John Nesbitt Ltd of Manchester, an instrument 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. Number of threads that balance the beam give the count. It includes three templates for cutting the length of yarn and two sets of operating instructions and a photocopy of these all contained in a black leather-covered and blue velvet-lined box.
Marks and inscriptions
Patent Universal Yarn Balance No. 1 John Nesbitt 42 Market Street, Manchester: lid of box
Makers and roles
John Nesbitt Ltd, manufacturer