Scales
Parnall and Sons
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Aluminiuum and metal alloy
Measurements
520 x 435 x 180 mm; 180 mm (Diameter)
Place of origin
Bristol
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 13499
Summary
Balance scales. Silver coloured metal. Two circular bowls on three chains attached to a balance bar with pointed finials. Balance bar engraved; PARNALL AND SONS / 1453 / PATENTEES BRISTOL / CLASS 1 / TO WEIGH 8 OZ. The central hanging bracket has a pivoting rod and a hook to hang the balance pans.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Marks and inscriptions
PARNALL AND SONS (stamped) & 1453 (stamped underneath central support) & PATENTEES BRISTOL (stamped) & TO WEIGH 8OZ (stamped)
Makers and roles
Parnall and Sons, manufacturer