Object Record
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Metadata
Object ID # |
1988.050.002 |
Object Name |
Scale, Spring |
Title |
Chantillon Spring Balance Weigh Scale |
Lexicon category |
5: T&E For Science & Technology |
Date |
1867 patent |
Made |
John Chantillon & Sons |
Place of Origin |
New York, New York, United States of America |
Description |
Spring balance scale with a capacity of 50 lbs. The maker''s mark, impressed above the scale on the front brass piece, says "CHANTILLON'S BALANCE No. 2 / NEW YORK / PATD DEC. 10th / 1867". This type of scale is still seen in a 1906 catalogue. Made in New York by John Chantillon & Sons. |
Makers mark |
The maker''s mark, impressed above the scale on the front brass piece, says "CHANTILLON'S BALANCE No. 2 / NEW YORK / PATD DEC. 10th / 1867". |
Provenance |
Manufactured in New York by John Chantillon & Sons. Patented in 1867. Provenance unknown. Last owned by M. Swanson of Williamsford, Grey County. Chantillon spring scales were still being produced and sold in early 20th-century Canadian hardware catalogues. |
Collection |
Science & Technology Collection |
Material |
Brass / Metal / Wire / Japanning (Black Finish) |
Dimensions |
W-3.4 L-21.7 D-1.8 cm |
Found |
Williamsford, Township of Chatsworth, Grey County |
Subjects |
Weights & measures |
Search Terms |
Williamsford |
Function |
This type of weigh scale would be suspended from a hook, using the metal loop at the top. One would place whatever you wanted to weigh in a lightweight bag, and hang the bag onto the bottom hook. This would pull the indicator to the weight calibration. Light, portable scales which balance weight against the contraction of a steel coil spring. Used where accuracy was less important than simplicity of use. |