mini decimal bascule
This is a malfunctioning mini version of a decimal bascule, probably once made by a hobbyist. With 100 grams on the weight board, the balance should be tenfold, i.e. 1000 grams. Friction and incorrect geometry prevent this. It is a nice looking model. I bought this copy on an auction site in the Netherlands mainly because of its sizes. The bascule is 28 cm long, 12 cm wide, and 17 cm high. In Meten & Wegen no.86, June 1994, pp. 2048 there is a model of 62 cm long and 40 cm high. In Meten & Wegen no.88, December 1994 pp. 2096 There is a demonstration model of a bascule measuring 40 cm long and 24 cm high. In Meten & Wegen no.134 June 2006, pp. 3184-3187 is a small bascule by Becker & Buddingh, which is 62 cm long and 37 cm high. That specimen was found in 1876 to weigh up to 50 kilos. A well-functioning scale was previously shown on this website, see mini decimal bascule with the dimensions: 32 cm long, 19 cm high. There is also more basic information there. Below are some more images of the mini bascule.
mini decimal bascule
