Postal Scale

Made:
1890-1910 in Birmingham
Postal Scale

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Postal scale, with seven iron weights, made by C. W. Brecknell, Birmingham.

Details

Category:
Weighing & Measuring
Object Number:
Y1989.246.155
Materials:
brass (copper, zinc alloy), iron and metal (unknown)
Measurements:
overall: 260 mm x 530 mm x 310 mm,
type:
balance scales
credit:
Gift of the Co-operative Wholesale Society

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