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Maker
Abbots Foundry Co
Description
Cast iron weight for large scales. It is oblong with a semi-circular cut-out in the upper side, across which passes a rod. To either side of this are the words: "ABBOTS/ FALKIRK/ 2lbs/ IMPERIAL".
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Maker
Production place
Abbots Foundry/Bankside/Bainsford/Falkirk area
Signature & date
moulding:top:"ABBOTS/ FALKIRK/ 2lbs/ IMPERIAL"
stamped:bottom:registration mark:"GR/502"
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:L 8.6cm (L 3 3/8")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:W 4.9cm (W 1 15/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 4.7cm (H 1 7/8")
Accession number
2008-017-009

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