Scale - Avery

Maker and role
W. and T. Avery Limited, Manufacturer
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Object detail

Accession number
2005.106
Description
Green coloured postal scale made by Avery of England. The scale is of cast metal construction with a large vertical white scale on top. The scale is marked from 0~15 kg on the outer perimeter and from 0~33 lb on the inner perimeter. There is a black pointer which indicates the weight. Below the bulbous end of the pointer are the words:
To weigh
33 lb x 2 oz
15 kg x 50 g
Made in England
There is a red label stuck on the front white dial of the scale. This label says: Avery New Zealand Ltd. For Sales & Service 17-19 Teed Street, Newmarket PH 502072 Box 9578 Auckland
On top, is a platform which is screwed in the centre. The platform is spring-loaded so that when an object is placed on the top, the pointer on the scale moves forward indicating the exact weight of the object. On the right is a small calibration screw in the form of a knurled thumb screw.
Marks
AVERY / New Zealand Ltd. / FOR SALES & SERVICE / 17-19 TEED STREET, NEWMARKET / PH 502072 BOX 9578 / AUCKLAND Sticker
K1131 Impressed
Credit Line
W. and T. Avery Limited. Scale - Avery, 2005.106. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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