box of weights for analytical balance
Date: circa 1930
Inventory Number: 2006-1-0105
Classification: Weights
Subject:
Maker: German
Cultural Region:
Dimensions:
box: 5 x 14 x 9 cm (1 15/16 x 5 1/2 x 3 9/16 in.)
Description:
Small, velvet-lined wooden box containing ten brass weights, ten aluminum fractionals and a pair of brass forceps. The fractionals are stored underneath a glass lid. A stamp on the inside lip of the wooden box mentions: "MADE IN GERMANY".
Signedunsigned
Inscribedon box lid: "RULES FOR USE OF BALANCE AND WEIGHTS. 1. Weights must not be touched with fingers. (Use forceps). 2. Lower knife edges before adding or removing weights (0.5 grams or above) from pan. 3. Under no circumstances set individual weights on table or floor of balance. Those not in actual use must be returned to proper positions in box."
FunctionStandard weights for use in a precision balance. The forceps, as indicated in the instructions, are to manipulate the weights.
Curatorial RemarksCame to the CHSI with analytical balances 2006-1-0103 and 2006-1-0104.