General Antiques and Collectibles Spring Auction
Lot 133:
Description
C-17660
c. 1920s; Torsion Balance Co. – New York A scientific balance scale manufactured by the Torsion Balance Co. of New York. This precision instrument features dual brass pans mounted on a torsion beam mechanism, with an adjustable calibration dial at the base. Included are a set of graduated brass weights for accurate measurement. Housed on a black enameled iron base with the original maker’s plaque, this balance exemplifies the durable, high-quality laboratory and apothecary instruments produced by Torsion Balance Co. during the early 1900s. Its combination of brass fittings and cast housing reflects the company’s reputation for scientific precision.
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10" W x 5" D x 8" H
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