Object number
65/231/1-3
Description
A set of beam scales, dating from circa 1910 and inscribed 'Birmingham'. They were probably made by Avery or Salter. They are made of iron and consist of a stand with a beam across the top, from which hangs a cradle and a platform for weights. The scales were used at Edwards & Godding Ltd., ironmongers of Newbury, Berkshire, for weighing bar iron.
Archival history
MERL ‘Handwritten accession’ form (Institute of Agricultural History)(Replacement sheet) – ‘Recorder: JMB // Date: 27.1.92 // Description: According to the sketch in the attached recording form this scales should consist of a stand from which is suspended the beam. From the beam hangs a ‘cradle’ and a platform for weights. All parts made of iron. // Inscription: BIRMINGHAM // Dimensions: Stand: 10 ft Length of cradle: 3 ft 6” Beam: 6 ft Length of weight platform: 5 ft // Associated Information: Date: c. 1910. // Edwards & Godding were ironmongers. // The scales were used for weighing bar iron on a counterweight principle. // Thought to be a SALTER or AVERY scales.’
Production place
Birmingham
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