Out of Balance Scale Yelloware Bowls Gathering ~Reflects the Times~
This “out of balance scale” seems to be an appropriate listing at the moment with everything going on in the world today! What a great size as it is not too large and can fit perfectly just about anywhere of your choosing. Two contemporary yelloware bowls were added that lend springtime fun to the overall look and the contents is included! The broad term “balance scale” is also referred to as the “equal arm beam” and was used as a way of measuring either medicine (apothecary scale) or to measure the weight of gemstones, diamonds or precious metals (jeweler’s scale). This is a hanging scale that affords the convenience of being portable and is also lightweight. Originally, two pans were suspended on opposite ends of the balance beam but got separated long gone. Metal weights would have been placed in one of the pans while the other filled pan awaited a measurement that would be determined by the opposite side. When both pans were level (in a horizontal position), this provided t