Metal weight
W. & T. Avery
Category
Metalwork
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cast iron
Measurements
18 x 68 mm
Place of origin
Birmingham
Collection
Erddig, Wrexham
NT 1150151.4
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 56 (pounds). It has a flat base with a small circular indentation,.
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: 56
Makers and roles
W. & T. Avery, manufacturer