Fruit scale

Made:
1870-1880 in United Kingdom
Fruit scale

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20lb Roberval-type fruit scale, made by W. & T. Avery; model 639.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
Y1989.246.67
Materials:
metal (unknown) and tin plated
Measurements:
overall: 265 mm x 355 mm x 440 mm,
type:
balance scales
credit:
Gift of the Co-operative Wholesale Society

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