HELP WITH QUICK ID!! FOUND ON BEACH IN A DUNE. THANKS

[OUTCOME1]

found this at va beach last week on or near a dune. please help me with a quick identification of this iron relic.

 

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[DCMatt]

Is it smaller than a Volkswagon? Bigger than a bread box?

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DCMatt

 

[vpnavy]

Also, is it all one piece?

 

[OUTCOME1]

checking now

 

[OUTCOME1]

around 9 inches i would say

 

[ivan salis]

balance scale --weight on one side * hook on other--used to weight out goods onboard ship * like so much food per person *

 

[OUTCOME1]

nice ivan...thanks