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19th Century Mancur Spring Scales To Weigh Up To 400 lb.

Item#: SBS661

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19th Century Mancur Spring Scales To Weigh Up To 400 lb. - click to enlarge.

English C-Spring Scale called the "Mancur Balance" used in Europe as well as in the United States in the 19th century. The scale is made of elliptical steel spring with two hooks and a brass dial with two scales. By changing the hooks, a different sensitivity is achieved. To weigh between 0-50 on one side and 20 - 400 on the other.