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68/31
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This is a set of balance scales, which were used for weighing butter ready for sale. This came to the museum as part of the Sharp collection.
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1 set of scales: wood (beech, sycamore)
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The Sharp Collection of agricultural and dairying equipment was compiled by Reverend C. J. Sharp at Wonersh, Surrey. Reverend Sharp died in 1967 and the Museum acquired the Collection for £60 in 1968., MERL ‘History Artefacts’ cards - ‘SCALES // MARKETING DAIRY PRODUCE BUTTER // Source: Rev Sharp // Notes- Description: Wooden butter scales made of beech wood consisting of a round base and central pillar. The beam passes through a slit in the pillar and is fixed by a pin. The saucer shaped paws are suspended by three tapes and are made of sycamore. Use: for weighing butter.’
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- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_9068.tif - High resolution image
