Weighing scales
H. Pooley and Son Ltd
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cast iron
Place of origin
Birmingham
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20387
Summary
Metal weighing scales with weighing pan and fourteen weights. Scales originally painted black detailed with thin gold and red lines, now well worn. Inscription printed on front of weighing platform in red and gold. Six weight recesses on front in base of scales.
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
H. POOLEY & SON LTD. / TO WEIGH 28 LBS (partly worn on front)
Makers and roles
H. Pooley and Son Ltd, manufacturer