Balance beam, used in burgh of Dunbar, East Lothian

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This bronze hanging balance beam is part of set of weights, measures and scales used in the burgh of Dunbar in East Lothian. The beam was made in Auchtermuchty in Fife and was used to measure a weight of 56 pounds.

The maker's stamp, 'J. White & Son, Makers, Auchtermuchty' can be seen on the right hand arm of the beam.

To ensure fair trade, burghs each kept a set of standard weights and measures against which those in commercial use could be checked.

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• Online ID: 000-100-003-167-C
• Image Rights Holder: National Museums Scotland
• Project: National Museums Scotland
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• Ref: National Museums Scotland  H.VH 127
• Date: 19th century
  
• Material: Bronze. Inscription: J WHITE & SON / MAKERS / AUCHTERMUCHTY [X 2]; BURGH OF DUNBAR / STANDARD BEAM / TO / WEIGH / 56 / POUNDS
  Beam, balance
  
• Dimensions: 655 mm H x 900 mm L
  
• What: Beam, balance
  
• Subject:
• Who: J. White and Son, Auchtermuchty, Fife (Maker)
  
• Where: Scotland, Fife, Auchtermuchty
  
• Event:
• Description: Bronze hanging balance beam made in Auchtermuchty, part of a set of weights, measures and scales which belonged to the Royal Burgh of Dunbar
  
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