Roberval-Type Counter Scales

Made:: 1890-1910 in United Kingdom

Roberval-Type Counter Scales
Science Museum Group
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Musuem

28lb general-purpose Roberval-type counter scales, made by W. & T. Avery, Birmingham.

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Category:: Weighing & Measuring

Object Number:: Y1989.246.60

Materials:: metal (unknown) and enamel

Measurements:: overall: 252 mm x 450 mm x 305 mm,

type:: balance scales

credit:: Gift of the Co-operative Wholesale Society

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