The two pans, of a balance (6)

I believe the answer is:

scales

(Other definitions for scales that I've seen before include "Climbs the weight measuring device" , "Weighing machine" , "Pair of balances" , "Richter etc?" , "Balance - climbs" .)

I've seen this clue in The Irish Times.

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