analytical balance
Inventory Number2025-02-0001a
ClassificationAnalytical Balance
MakerMade by
Christian Becker, Inc.
1915 - 1943
Credit LineGift of the family of Frederick Greene II
DescriptionAnalytical balance (a) with two scales and several assorted accessories in the drawer. Wooden case (b) with label from manufacturer Christian Becker, Inc.
Inscribed"123" on frame underneath drawer
ProvenanceArthur Cope; given to Frederick D. Greene II (employee of Cope); inherited by Phil Greene (donor)
Christian Becker
Date: circa 1900
Accessories: in the drawer is a small box of weights, as well as two cards giving instructions for use
Object number: 2004-1-0308
Christian Becker, Inc.
Date: 1930-1940
Accessories: thin paint brush; small round metal box containing square of metal; thin wire; pans (2)
Object number: 2006-1-0111
Herman Kohlbusch Balance Company
Date: 1860-1880
Accessories: box of weights; accessories and spare parts for balance
Object number: 1998-1-1661
Empire Laboratory Supply Company, Inc.
Date: circa 1930
Accessories: small plastic box of weights; solid aluminum cyclinder marked "3"; large cyclinders (to be connected to power source and meter) (2); plexiglass stand for cylinders; sliding weights (2)
Object number: 2006-1-0104
L. Oertling
Date: 1880-1940
Accessories: fitted wooden block with Eimer and Amend weights; two fitted boxes of weights (mahogany); simple wooden case of small weights with sliding top; weights stuffed in a cardboard box labelled "J.B. Prescott"; miscellaneous parts in a brown cardboard box; one brass dial knob; two identical brass pieces (red, black and brass) of unknown use; a round, flat glass tray that hangs from three strings; additional perforated pan with stirrup; two glass floats in a cardboard box; cylindrical float in a black cylindrical cardboard case; black tweezer; page from Gaertner Scientific Corp., page 4, "T1005. Analytical balance" now in instrument file folder (a different make and model); paper note with following note: Water dispat 60° / 12.3535
Object number: 1996-1-0412
Eimer & Amend
Date: circa 1922
Accessories: set-up instructions; weights; corked glass viles; tweezer; magnifying glass
Object number: 1996-1-0207
William Ainsworth & Sons, Inc.
Date: circa 1940
Object number: 1996-1-0212