Scales

John Edwards

The Metropolitan Museum of Art

Scales by John Edwards. Metal balance scale with two curved ends, one on the left and one on the right. The scale has a long, thin piece of metal in the center with an engraving that reads "London 1785" on the left and "John Edwards & Son" on the right. A thin metal rod extends from the center piece up to a loop at the top. The scale is made of a dark-colored metal, possibly silver or steel. The background is white. The scale is symmetrical. The center piece has decorative elements. The curved ends point downwards. There is a small ball at the bottom of the center piece.