Scales
W. and T. Avery Ltd.
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Cast iron and brass
Place of origin
Birmingham
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Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 32126
Summary
Cast iron balance scales painted light silvery green with weights. Marked: W (and) T. Avery Ltd. / TO WEIGH 20 lbs / (Painted Emblem) / ESTd 1730 / W (and) T AVERY / BIRMINGHAM ENGLAND. Brass fittings.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.
Makers and roles
W. and T. Avery Ltd., manufacturer