University Health Network - Academy of Medicine Collection
Category
Basic Science Artifacts
Classification
Basic Science, Laboratory Instrumentation
Accession Number
002050412 a-h
Description
Precision balance beam scale consists of: center vertical brass balance post set on Bakelite base (a) with plumb bob tilt indicator; perpendicular balance beam (b) with increment lines; pan hangers (c, d); round metal lipped pans (e, f); and two hooks (g, h); cream plastic indicator scale; manufact…
Precision balance beam scale consists of: center vertical brass balance post set on Bakelite base (a) with plumb bob tilt indicator; perpendicular balance beam (b) with increment lines; pan hangers (c, d); round metal lipped pans (e, f); and two hooks (g, h); cream plastic indicator scale; manufacturer's label embossed into plastic base .
Number Of Parts
8
Part Names
a - balance - Size: Length 37.8 cm x Width 24.8 cm x Depth 15.0 cm
b - perpendicular beam - Size: Length 27.6 cm x Width 24.8 cm x Depth 3.6 cm
c - d - pan hanger - Size: Length 21.5 cm x Width 11.3 cm x Depth 1.2 cm
e -f - pan - Size: Length 9.0 cm x Diam 1.2 cm
g - h - hooks– Size: Length 4.5 cm x Width 4.0 cm x Depth 0.8 cm
Embossed on the base (a): "GRIFFIN & TATLOCK LTD. // LONDON // EDINBURGH MANCHESTER // GLASGOW LIVERPOOL"; on scale: "MICOROID"; engraved on the perpendicular beam (b): "GRIFFIN & TATLOCK LTD BRITISH MADE 250 GM"