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Balance

Object Details

Description
Steel balance with a square base, tall pillar, and ornate top. Both ends of the beam are marked “BERRY & WARMINGTON LTD. / WEIGHWELL / WORKS / LIVERPOOL.” The middle is marked "CLASS B."
Location
Currently not on view
Data Source
National Museum of American History
maker
Berry & Warmington
date made
twentieth century
mid-twentieth century
Physical Description
metal, white (arm material)
metal, white (pan hanger material)
metal, white (pan holder material)
Measurements
overall: 34 1/4 in x 17 in x 8 in; 86.995 cm x 43.18 cm x 20.32 cm
main stand without parts: 34 1/4 in x 5 7/8 in x 8 in; 86.995 cm x 14.9225 cm x 20.32 cm
Object Name
Balance, Equal Arm
balance
Balance
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