Scale
W. and T. Avery Ltd.
Category
Machinery and industrial devices
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Steel, Textile, Wood
Measurements
1372 mm (H)310 mm (W)560 mm (D)
Place of origin
Birmingham
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Standen House and Garden, West Sussex
NT 1214453.1
Summary
A platform scale incorporating a weighing and measuring device, by W. and T. Avery of Birmingham. It has a flat oak platform with carpet covering, which supports a wooden upright with steel numerals measuring feet and inches. The steel balance bar is marked 1-14 lbs; at the end of the bar is suspended a steel bowl carrying brass 'stone' weights. It has always stood in this corridor.
Makers and roles
W. and T. Avery Ltd.