Weight
Category
Desktop & office
Date
Unknown
Materials
Brass, Wood
Measurements
125 x 124 mm; 240 mm (Length)
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Lanhydrock, Cornwall
NT 884304.2
Summary
One of 6 weights for a brass letter scales on shaped wooden base, six brass weights, 8 oz., 4 oz., 2 oz., 2 x 1 oz. and 1/2 oz. The rectangular letter tray, which has been repaired, is inscribed with the price of postage, and the circular weight tray engraved in centre.
Provenance
unknown, found in attic store September 2003.
Marks and inscriptions
(rates of postage for 1 oz - 16 oz on brass tray)