1875-1897\Marion & Co\UK
Pendulum\Brass
14x12x18 cm\8 oz

No : #361

Made in year : 1875-1897

Maker: Marion & Co

Maker Country : UK

Mechanical Type : Pendulum

Weighing Capacity : 8 oz

Material: Brass

Main Dimensions (cm): 14x12x18 cm

Interesting Features :

Biblio :

EQM 1982, p. 483
A SURVEY OF POSTAL SCALES PATENTED IN BRITAIN, 1840 TO 1940. By. Michael Crawford

1875 6 Apr. No. 1242. W.HISCOCK (Provisional)
A pendulum balance has a beam made in several parts jointed together. When required to weigh articles above 4 ounces, these joints may be extended.
The extra amount is indicated by a second pointer. The base may be arranged as an inkstand with the lid closed automatically when a pen is placed in the scale pan.
No drawing was supplied by the patentee, and no example has been seen by the author.

Provenance :

Marks/patents : Patent No: 1242 M.& Co.