Bullion Scales; 1861 - 1869; 2005.0336

Bullion Scales, 1861 - 1869, 2005.0336
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Shantytown Heritage Park

Name/Title

Bullion Scales

About this object

Scales

Date Made

1861 - 1869

Place Made

England

Medium and Materials

Brass, metal, wood

Measurements

880 x 390 x 760 (HWL)

Subject and Association Description

Large no. 27 Bullion scales made by Ladd and Oertling, London. Date: 1861 - 1869. This new L & O scale model 'A' with a curved lower supporting frame, with an unusual end pointer. The wood block seems only to be used by Crown Mints.

Collection

Shantytown Collection

Object Type

Scales

Object number

2005.0336

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