Letter Scales
Avery and Son Ltd..
Category
Scientific instruments
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Iron, Wood
Measurements
130 x 270 x 340 mm
Place of origin
London
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Quarry Bank, Cheshire
NT 1452189
Summary
Postal balance with a wooden base and four small wooden disc feet. On this is a stamped-out, two sided frame supporting the cantilever scale apparatus, with a circular, stepped weight-tray on one side and a flat rectangular plate, marked with postal rates, on the other side to hold letters. There are three circular weight recesses cut into the base, and four weights present, three of which (4 oz, 8 oz and 16 oz) are of one design, with a slight internal step and are probably the original weights. The other (5/10 lb) is marked 'Avery Ltd.' and is probably a later addition. All the scale parts appear to be made of iron with a thin brass plating over it. Very poorly finished. The main scale crossbar is inscribed 'S. MORDAN AND Co.' and 'LONDON'.
Marks and inscriptions
On base and under each weight: On base and under each weight: Main scale cross bar: 'S.MORDAN AND Co.' and 'LONDON'
Makers and roles
Avery and Son Ltd.., manufacturer