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Humanitarian Provenance
Features an authentic UNICEF label on the reverse, denoting distribution for field growth and nutritional tracking.
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01 / 05Aanonsen Model 102-10 PBW UNICEF Hanging Scale — photograph 1
Highlights
Why this object
still matters.
Manufactured in Norway by Aanonsen, this Model 102-10 PBW mechanical hanging scale features a dual-hook circular dial design rated up to 25 kg in 100 g graduations. The reverse retains an official United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF) decal, marking its service in international humanitarian infant and child health monitoring.
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Norwegian Craftsmanship
Produced by Aanonsen in Norway, renowned for robust mechanical measuring instruments.
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Direct-Reading Dial
Large circular dial marked up to 25 kg with intermediate 100-gram scale lines for quick, accurate readings.
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Zero Adjustment
Integrated top thumb-screw mechanism allows rapid taring of weighing trousers or baby slings.
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Hammertone Enamel
Durable textured light-blue industrial finish designed to withstand rugged field environments.
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Dual Suspension Rings
Heavy-duty top mount for branch or tripod hanging and a sturdy bottom ring for load attachments.
Specifications
The useful facts,
clearly recorded.
Measurements, construction, identity, and seller-supplied details are kept together for direct comparison.
Reviewed · Curio catalogue
Maker
Aanonsen
Origin
Norway
Year
1975
Department
scientific-instruments
Packed shipment
4 kg · 40 × 30 × 25 cm
Manufacturer
Aanonsen (Norway)
Model
Model 102-10 PBW
Capacity & Division
25 kg × 1/2 kg (100 g graduations)
Affiliation
United Nations Children's Fund (UNICEF)
Housing
Hammertone blue-enameled metal casing
Mounting
Top suspension bracket with zero-adjust screw; lower load ring
Details
Close inspection,
recorded in photographs.
Detail № 01 · Aanonsen Model 102-10 PBW UNICEF Hanging Scale — photograph 2
Detail № 02 · Aanonsen Model 102-10 PBW UNICEF Hanging Scale — photograph 3
Heritage
A traceable life,
carefully recorded.
Provenance documentation was not supplied for this specific Aanonsen Model 102-10 PBW UNICEF Hanging Scale; this listing is based on the supplied photographs only.
Humanitarian Heritage
Monitoring Child Growth Worldwide
Bearing the official UNICEF insignia on its reverse casing, this portable Norwegian scale served in community clinics and field programs, providing vital measurements to detect malnutrition in remote regions worldwide.
Mechanical Simplicity
Built for Rugged Field Operation
Requiring no batteries or delicate electronics, the Aanonsen 102-10 PBW utilized a heavy-duty internal spring mechanism and a high-contrast dial face, enabling reliable weight assessments suspended from tree limbs or makeshift clinic rafters.
Timeline
An object in time,
one continuous story.
1946
Establishment of UNICEF
The United Nations creates the Children's Fund to provide emergency relief, including standardized nutritional monitoring.
1960
Field Anthropometry Standardization
Global health agencies adopt portable suspended spring scales for village-level infant growth monitoring programs.
1975
Aanonsen UNICEF Production
Aanonsen supplies robust mechanical dial scales like the 102-10 PBW to UNICEF distribution depots.
1995
Transition to Modern Equipment
Mechanical dial spring scales begin phasing into digital hanging units in widespread international aid kits.
Condition
Honest wear,
documented clearly.
The metal housing exhibits light edge wear and minor paint abrasions consistent with field handling. The clear plastic dial cover shows fine surface scuffs and hairline cracking across its center, while the underlying dial plate and pointer remain clear and legible. The original UNICEF adhesive label on the reverse is intact with slight peripheral discoloration.
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InspectedDial Lens
Visible fine surface scratches and stress cracking across the front plastic protective cover.
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InspectedHousing & Paint
Hammertone light-blue industrial enamel shows minor spots of surface rubbing and light edge wear.
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InspectedSuspension Hardware
Upper brass-toned suspension plate and lower load eyelet retain structural integrity with faint surface patina.
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InspectedAgency Label
Original bilingual UNICEF decal firmly adhered to the rear plate with mild edge toning.
Logistics
Inspected, insured,
door to door.
Step 01
Delivery
Inspected, photographed, and packed with its condition report.
Step 02
Shipping
Custom-fit protective packing with tracked, insured courier service.
Step 03
Returns
Return requests are accepted within fourteen days of confirmed delivery.
Step 04
Dispatch
Prepared for courier handoff within three to five business days.
Acquisition
Make it part of
your collection.
Contact the seller for more information or to discuss this object.
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Aanonsen Model 102-10 PBW UNICEF Hanging Scale