Scale

Object detail

Accession number

1985.23.1

Maker

W. and T. Avery Limited

Description

Pair of sweet scales. Rectangular cast iron base painted white, with brass bowl and circular brass dish on top. Centre of base has a needle which is angled depending on which side is weighted. Takes 6 lbs in weight. Weights - used with sweet scale. 7 lead, 1 brass. 1/2 oz., 1 oz., 2 oz., 4 oz., 8 oz., 1 lb., 2 lb., 4 lb.

Marks

1/2 OZ / AVERY Impressed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass
Processed Material/Metal/Lead

Credit Line

W. and T. Avery Limited. Scale, 1985.23.1. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Component, Scale Weight, Balance Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Weights & Measures T&E

Production place

Birmingham West Midlands England Great Britain British Isles Europe Great Britain United Kingdom

Collection type

Weights and Measures Domestic Technology Technology

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