Collection

Set of 3 brass handled

Made:
1890-1898 in Birmingham
maker:
W and T Avery Limited

Set of 3 brass handled, inspector's Imperial standard testing weights (56-14lb) by W & T Avery Limited, Birmingham. Used by the London County Council and later the London Borough of Southwark.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
2000-1422
Materials:
brass and complete
Measurements:
overall (Max): 350 x 180 mm
type:
inspector's weight (imperial measure)
credit:
London Borough of Southwark

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