GPO parcel scale by De Grave

PART OF:
Parcel platform balance by De Grave London, 1850-1880
Made:
1850-1880 in London

GPO parcel scale by De Grave, London, 1850-1880.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
1978-520 Pt1
Materials:
metal (unknown)
type:
postal scales and counter scales
credit:
Science Museum (Great Britain)

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