Object number
70/153/1-5
Creator
Description
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.
Physical description
1 set of scales with four weights: metal (iron); good condition
Archival history
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] ‘
Production place
Greater London [region]
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External document
- L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_11411.tif - High resolution image
