Letter scales
Category
Desktop & office
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass
Measurements
68 x 170 mm; 97 mm (Length)
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 20840.1
Summary
A set of brass postal weighing scales, the oval pans engraved with Gibbs monogram A.G. Resting position on base for weights with engraved weight values starting with 1oz, 2, 4, 1d, 1½d and finally 2d. There are only two of six weights remaining.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.