Book Of Traceable Heraldic Art

Balance

See also: Balance in Pictorial Dictionary of Heraldry.

A mechanism for comparing weights.

Hanging Balance (1) §

Default orientation: fesswise. No proper coloration.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Hrefna in hepna.

Hanging Balance (2) §

Default orientation: fesswise. No proper coloration.

Artist: Jon Chesey. Adapted from Workes of Armorie.

Hanging Balance (3) §

Default orientation: fesswise. No proper coloration.

Source: The Tudor Pattern Book. Artist unknown. Adapted by Owen Tegg.

Standing Balance §

Default orientation: upright. No proper coloration.

Standing balances were very uncommon in period, used only for measuring tiny gems and precious metals; this form has been disallowed pending further documentation as of the November 2012 LoAR.

Source: Pennsic Traceable Art. Artist: Unknown.