Collection:
Juneau—Douglas City Museum
Object ID:
83.05.002
Accession#:
83.05
Credit Line:
Donated by Mrs. John F. Maloney.
Object Name:
Balance
Title:
Gold Standard Balance
Date:
1900
Year Range from:
1890
Year Range to:
1910
Description:
Balance with two central brass columns supporting steel balance bar. On right and left sides shallow copper dish is suspended by three brass chains. Balance lock at bottom center is brass with ivory handle. Balance anchored on rectangular white marble base with screw bolt leveling device at each corner.
Inscription: "Gold standard balance. Howard & Davis Manufacturers. Boston, Mass. Full Jewelled" engraved on copper plate at center below balance bar.
Inscription: "Gold standard balance. Howard & Davis Manufacturers. Boston, Mass. Full Jewelled" engraved on copper plate at center below balance bar.
Notes:
Belonged to John Maloney, Sr., donor's husband's father & partner of Jack Dalton in the Porcupine Mining District at the turn of the century and Juneau lawyer.
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Gold Standard Balance
Gold Standard Balance