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Balancing Act postal scale
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Balancing Act postal scale

Mediumplastic, paper, tin
Dimensions9.375 x 7 x 4.625 inches
ClassificationsWeights and Measures Tools and Equipment
Catalog number2004.22.2
DescriptionScale of black plastic with four paper inserts for different types of measurement (postal, metric, troy ounces, penneyweight, grams). It is a counter-balance type scale with adjustable screw pin for leveling. The metal pieces are tarnished plated tin and one piece is bent. The company name is molded into the plastic "Manufactured by Balancing Act, Tempe, Ariz, USA, Pats. Pend."
Status
Not on view