Numero oggetto
70/153/1-5
Creatore
Descrizione
This set of scales and weights was used by Carters (seed merchants) for weighing out quantities of seed for sale. The set was manufactured by Degrave Short & Co. of London.
Descrizione fisica
1 set of scales with four weights: metal (iron); good condition
Storico archivio
MERL 'Catalogue index' card – ‘Scales // Marketing // Balance with four armed bar with hook at one arm and groove at opposite arm. Tray for weights. Rounded bases joined by curved section. Four cube weights (1,2,4,7lb) with rings for handling // Black gold, Iron Paint, Irregular, Smooth, Balance, Rusted Paint worn // ‘Degrave Short & Co. London, VR 30 LCC. // Carters Seeds, Rayners Park, Essex // [pencil drawing] ‘
Luogo di produzione
Greater London [region]
Nome oggetto
Materiale
Documento esterno
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_11411.tif - High resolution image
