Working model of John Wyatt's original Cart-Weighing machine
- Made:
- 1741
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Working model of John Wyatt's original Cart-Weighing machine, made for the "Overseers of the Poor" parish of Birmingham in 1741. Scale 1:18, capacity 2lb = 1 ton, size 23" x 15" ( base) by 12" high to top of weighouse. Made in metal on mahogany base with lift up panel in front to withdraw weighing mechanism for demonstration
Details
- Category:
- Weighing & Measuring
- Object Number:
- 1930-715
- Materials:
- mahogany (wood) and metal (unknown)
- type:
- model
- credit:
- Birch, A.G.
