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1912.55.56

Metal Steelyard bismer. Cylidrical beam, with notches incised along the top and bottom. One large hook at one end, and a smaller hook which can travel along the beam. Two fulcrums with rings attached to them. [BH [OPS Move] 17/2/2017]


1912.55.56

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Collection type
Object
Description
Metal Steelyard bismer. Cylidrical beam, with notches incised along the top and bottom. One large hook at one end, and a smaller hook which can travel along the beam. Two fulcrums with rings attached to them. [BH [OPS Move] 17/2/2017]
Cultural groups
English
Person
Maker Unknown Maker
Field collector Unknown Collector
PRM source James Edge Partington
Date / Period
Date made: Before 1912
Date collected
By 1912
Acquisition information
Donated: 1912
Materials and processes
Material Metal, Process Forged (Metal)
Dimensions
Width: max 175 mm, Length: max 277 mm, Depth: max 22 mm
Object numbers
Accession number: 1912.55.56

Search terms: Measurement, Steelyard Balance