[MassHistPres] Weights and Measures scale restoration

[Greendyke, Susan (BSH)]

Many towns still have their Howard Davis standards on view, some in the original cabinets, including Dover, Williamsburg, Narraganset, Rowe, Townsend, Bridgewater, Conway, and Wareham.  Most I believe are in Town Halls or libraries.  The Division of Standards at the McCormack Building (www.mass.gov<http://www.mass.gov>), and Delaney Antique Clocks in West Townsend, MA were very helpful with information on both our Davis and Henry Plympton balances at the State House.

Susan Greendyke Lachevre
State House Curator
Bureau of the State House/Art Commission
24 Beacon Street
Boston, MA 02133
Mail:  State House Room 1
Desk: 857-400-5517
https://www.mass.gov/orgs/state-house-art-commission


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It would be interesting to know how many towns have these often spectacular examples of 19th C precision engineering technology on display.  Brookline does in a large period glass case and I believe Holliston does too.

Dennis De Witt
Brookline


On Mar 21, 2022, at 10:41 AM, Caleb Estabrooks <caleb.estabrooks at gmail.com<mailto:caleb.estabrooks at gmail.com>> wrote:

The Town of Hanover is looking into a restoration of the antique Weights and Measures scale that currently resides in the Town Hall basement. The unit is in relatively good shape, but it needs restoration and some modification in order to make it presentable as a display in one of the town buildings.

Any suggestions on what services could be recommended for restoration work, what modifications made for better display (ie. glass panels in doors, lighting, etc.) and what locations have been used to display these units would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you,

Caleb Estabrooks
Vice-Chair
Hanover Historical Commission
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