Brass weight

[IronSpike]

This Item rang up real nice on the detector

Appears to be a brass weight/counter weight. What was it used for

 

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[truckinbutch]

Could have been a counterweight for a scale.Would have had a hook in the top to hang from the scale beam.

 

[Tony in SC]

Could be a"Pea" for an old balance beam scale, Tony

 

[Monty]

I think we are pretty sure it is a weight from an old scale, or at least it seems so. Monty

 

[IronSpike]

Thanks input. Just wondered if anyone had found similar and could post a picture weight scale usage?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

What exactly is the weight in grams? There may be a matching number on it. Would be nice to see a pic of what solved it.

 

[IronSpike]

2.8 oz. Don't see any markings and doubt cleaning will help (plus I like the patina).

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

2.8 oz. Don't see any markings and doubt cleaning will help (plus I like the patina).

2.8 oz. or 79.37 grams. Isnt that an odd number for a weight in a balance weight set? I have seen 50 grams and 100 grams the norm. http://www.glass-thermometers.com/weights-balance_weight.htm

 

[IronSpike]

Counter weight then?

 

[Bigcypresshunter]

Counter weight then?

I dont know what counterweights weigh.

 

[CRUSADER]

Counter weight then?

yeah to a window

 

[IronSpike]

Counter weight then?

yeah to a window

Window for a doll house?

 

[romeo-1]

It's a medicine bottle stopper...wag!

 

[IronSpike]

It's a medicine bottle stopper...wag!

The tapered shape could indicate a stopper function.

 

[Monty]

Don't think you can get the exact weight because part of it is missing, looks like it broke off at the top? Monty

 

[IronSpike]

Don't think you can get the exact weight because part of it is missing, looks like it broke off at the top? Monty

I see your point that the weight could have been higher if another piece was attached. I did clean out the dirt in the hole to see if any tread (none). I'm thinking a rod was inserted into the hole and then bent to follow the channel on top.