Weighing scales
Category
Historic Services / Food & drink preparation
Date
Unknown
Materials
Metal and brass
Measurements
400 x 75 x 45 mm
Collection
Tyntesfield, North Somerset
NT 39550
Summary
Salter's spring balance. Metal, rusty, brass; carrying printing : CLASS II / SALTER'S IMPROVED / SPRING / BALANCE / TO WEIGH 40LBS. The metal indicator can travel up and down to read from 0 - 40lbs in ½ lb. increments. A ring at the top of the device allows the scales to be hung and there is a hook at the bottom for the load.
Provenance
Purchased from the estate of the late Lord Wraxall with the assistance of the NHMF and donations from members and supporters.