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History of Science Museum

Weight for Counterpoise?, Late 19th Century

Inventory Number 31776


Acknowledgement: © History of Science Museum, University of Oxford, inv.31776

Item type
Object
Provenance
Not ascertained.
Primary inscriptions
Unsigned and undated.
Physical material
Iron
Lead
Object type
Weight
Dimensions
Diameter: 65mm Height: 95mm Weight: 800g
Inventory No
31776

Description

Iron cup with foot and central rod ending in a loop, with lead weight with slit to keep it into place.