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Title |
Seederer Kohlbusch Large Chainomatic Balance |
Object Name |
Balance, Analytical |
Object ID |
2003.034.001A-D |
Description |
A: Large Chainomatic balance Large wooden case with glass panes on all sides and top; front and back are counterweighted and slide up and down; large brass knob on front adjusts the balance arm support; small push button next to knob adjusts and releases the pan supports; two large drawers in front, each with a large brass handle, left drawer contains black plastic feet with foam padding, right drawer contains tools and B; large brass balance arm support, balance arm and pans; right side pan has a large magnetic damper suspended above it; long metal arm to drop weights and riders on balance arm extends along top of balance; chain extends from balance arm to a brass/iron pole in front of arm support B-D: 3 weight sets 3 sets of large weights in plastic cases; two are brass, third might be nickel plated |
Dimensions |
H-38 W-35 D-15 inches |
Material |
Brass, Aluminum, Wood, Glass |
Made |
Seederer Kohlbusch, Inc. |
Search Terms |
Seederer-Kohlbusch, Incorporated Balances (Weighing instruments) Scales (Weighing instruments) Measuring instruments |
Provenance |
The balance was acquired by the University of Bridgeport from junk dealers in Bridgeport by Stewart Mayper and John Mellor, Frederick Strong acquired it from the University on 10/14/1993 for $50 |