Swan-Neck Beam Scale

Made:
1905-1915 in England
40lb swan-neck beam scale, made by W. & T. Avery Ltd, c.1910. 40lb swan-neck beam scale, made by W. & T. Avery Ltd, c.1910.
40lb swan-neck beam scale, made by W. & T. Avery Ltd, c.1910. 40lb swan-neck beam scale, made by W. & T. Avery Ltd, c.1910.

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40lb swan-neck beam scale, made by W. & T. Avery Ltd, c.1910.
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40lb swan-neck beam scale, made by W. & T. Avery Ltd, c.1910.
Science Museum Group Collection
© The Board of Trustees of the Science Museum

40lb swan-neck beam scale, made by W. & T. Avery Ltd, c.1910.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
Y1989.246.100
Materials:
cast iron
Measurements:
overall: 390 mm x 65 mm x 710 mm,
type:
beamscale
credit:
Gift of the Co-operative Wholesale Society

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