Metal weight
W. & T. Avery
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cast iron
Measurements
37 m (Height); 95 mm (Dia)
Place of origin
Birmingham
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1150151.3
Summary
A metal weight. A circular metal weight with a raised rim on the upper surface and a slot from the rim to the centre to allow fixing to the weighing machine. It is marked 2CWT and has a circular indentation on the reverse.
Provenance
Given by Philip Yorke III (1905-1978) along with the estate, house and contents to the National Trust in 1973.
Marks and inscriptions
On the top: 2 / CWT
Makers and roles
W. & T. Avery, manufacturer