Shop scales; Unknown maker; Unknown; CR2012.185
Shop scales
About this objectShop scales used at Nevis Store, Bannockburn for many years by Johnny Williams and predecessors. The scales have a round brass face with measurement graduations from 0 to 20 pounds. "No. 80T SALTER'S TRADE SPRING BALANCE BRITISH MADE"; A metal ring is at the top of the scales and a 120 mm hook is attached to the bottom with a metal pointer indicating the weight. The tray is a round metal dish with three chains, diameter 255 mm. Note at the bottom of brass face "FOR USE BY ITINERANT VENDORS ONLY 22375. Has a Salter trademark, showing a Staffordshire knot pierced by an arrow.
Maker Maker RoleManufacturer
Date MadeUnknown
Place MadeUnited Kingdom, England, Staffordshire, West Bromwich
Medium and MaterialsBrass, metal
Inscription and MarksNo. 80T SALTER'S TRADE SPRING BALANCE BRITISH MADE. FOR USE BY ITINERANT VENDORS ONLY 22375 TO WEIGH 20 LBS BY 1 oz; The Salter trademark, showing a Staffordshire knot pierced by an arrow. Measurement graduation lines with numbers 0 to 20.
Measurements
Brass face: H 380mm x Dia 210mm
Metal tray: Dia 255mm
From the Collection of the Cromwell Museum
Object Type Object numberCR2012.185
Copyright Licence
Disclaimer/Re-use of images:
It is the sole responsibility of the contributing museum to supply accurate information, and to organise copyright clearance (if necessary) for any image that appears on NZ Museums. Before any re-use of images, permission must be obtained from the contributing museum. Please contact the contributing museum if you have concerns about the information or images or would like to find out more about using and ordering an image.
This website is a National Services Te Paerangi initiative
