Hand held scales; 19th Century; 2785.91
Hand held scales
About this objectGold scales and weights from the Gabriel's Gully rush, in 1861, that laid the financial foundation of Otago. This set belonged to William Sutherland one of many South Otago workers who downed tools to go to the diggings.
Date Made19th Century
Place Made Medium and MaterialsBrass
Subject and Association DescriptionThe Gabriel's Gully Rush was significant for a migration of South Otago settlers to the diggings who aquired and redistributed wealth.
CollectionRoss Collection
Credit LineDonated by Elizabeth Ross
Object Type Object number2785.91
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Hi,
I have a similar scale with nested weights and would like more information on the nested weights. Such as how many weights are there in the nested weight set and what is the weight of the largest one? What are their markings and can you send more pictures of the scale and the weights? Are the weights in onces?
Regards, Jeff
Hi,
I have a similar scale with nested weights and would like more information on the nested weights. Such as how many weights are there in the nested weight set and what is the weight of the largest one? What are their markings and can you send more pictures of the scale and the weights? Are the weights in onces?
Regards, Jeff
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