Gold scales and weights; W&T Avery Ltd; ?; RX.1989.3
Gold scales and weights
About this objectA set of brass pendulum scales for measuring weight of gold and a collection of ten weights which stack inside each other for easy storage. Donated in 1989 by J Jeffery of Kelso St, Roxburgh
Maker Maker RoleManufacturer
Date Made?
Periodunknown
Place MadeEurope, United Kingdom, England, West Midlands, Birmingham
Medium and Materials
processed material, metal, alloy, copper alloy, brass
Pans for weights and gold are stamped with: -
W&T AVERY
PATENT
LATE.T.BEACH
Weights are marked with TROY in a variety of sizes
Scales
l 350mm x w 170mm x d 460mm
wt 732g
Weights 1
d 35mm x diam 50mm
Weights 2
d 25mm x diam 40mm
Weights 1 and 2 combined weight is 683g
RX.1989.3
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