Collection

Inspector's portable equal-arm balance (56lb range) by De Grave

Made:
1910-1936 in London
maker:
De Grave, Short & Company Limited

Inspector's portable equal-arm balance (56lb range) by De Grave, Short, London with 2 foot brass beam and pans, wooden folding tripod and wooden carrying case. Used by the London County Council and later the London Borough of Southwark.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
2000-1433
Materials:
brass, steel, wood, felt and complete
Measurements:
overall: 150 x 640 x 400 mm
type:
inspector's scales and beamscale
credit:
London Borough of Southwark

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