Mancur C Spring Scale (0618)

Scales
Written By Geert De Pecker
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Index: 0618


Year: 19th century


Maker: ?


Dimensions: 20 x 3 x 13 cm

Info

C Spring scale also called a Mancur Scale. Used both in US and Europe in the first half of the 19th century. The C shaped steel is stretched by the weight and moves the needle. Depending on which hook the weight is suspended, the scale is different: either 18 Kg or 150 Kg.

The spring and hooks are steel while the scale is made out of brass.

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