Gold scales; Unknown maker; Unknown; CR1977.811
Gold scales
About this objectThese gold mining scales are believed to be from the Hartley and Reilly Dredge operating on the Clutha River. They consist of a steel beam with two brass pans each attached with three chains. There is a leather tab attached at the top. At the bottom of the centre of each pan is a rough patch creating a rippled, rough surface. It has decorative pointed ends on the beam.
Maker Date MadeUnknown
Place Made Medium and MaterialsBrass (?)
Measurements
H 450mm x L 350mm
Steel beam L 275mm
Brass pans Dia 130mm
From the Collection of the Cromwell Museum
Object Type Object numberCR1977.811
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