'White Knight' Counter Scales

Made:
1920-1930 in United Kingdom
'White Knight' Counter Scales

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'White Knight' 28lb Roberval-type counter scales, made by W. & T. Avery Ltd, Birmingham.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
Y1989.246.75
Materials:
metal (unknown), glass and enamel
Measurements:
overall: 270 mm x 580 mm x 280 mm,
type:
balance scales
credit:
Gift of the Co-operative Wholesale Society

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