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Inspector's portable equal-arm balance (7lb range)

Made:
1947-1949 in London
Inspector's portable equal-arm balance (7lb range)

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Inspector's portable equal-arm balance (7lb range)
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Inspector's portable equal-arm balance (7lb range), with aluminium beam and pans and wooden carrying case with roll back lid. Used by the London County Council and later the London Borough of Southwark.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
2000-1432
Materials:
aluminium, wood, brass, steel and complete
Measurements:
overall: 410 x 440 x 120 mm
type:
inspector's scales and beamscale
credit:
London Borough of Southwark

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