Copy of Cavendish chemical balance

Copy of Cavendish chemical balance (of late 18th century). White metal beam and wood and brass beam supports.

Details

Category:
Experimental Chemistry
Object Number:
1930-770
type:
balance (replica)

Parts

Balance mechanism, beam 472mm/18.5", white metal.

Balance mechanism

Balance mechanism, beam 472mm/18.5", white metal.

Object Number:
1930-770 Pt1
type:
balance
Stripped down, dark-stained, wood balance case.

Stripped down

Stripped down, dark-stained, wood balance case.

Measurements:
Case: 902 x 762 x 318 mm
Materials:
metal (unknown) and wood (unidentified)
Object Number:
1930-770 Pt2
type:
balance
Balance base.

Balance base

Balance base.

Object Number:
1930-770 Pt3
type:
balance