scales; beam

Maker
Avery Ltd
Description
2 large 56 lb brass beam balances in wooden cases. A wooden tripod supports both these balances.
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Department
Object
Maker
Production place
Birmingham/West Midlands/England
Signature & date
stamping:balance side:"W T Avery Ltd Birmingham/ Burgh of Falkirk/ 1187"
"Degrave & Co/ Makers/ London"
Associated person
Associated notes
Used by the joint committee for the County of Stirling.
Each burgh provided a part of the equipment which was
based in Stirling and toured the whole county.
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:2 - box containing balance:L 91cm (L 2' 11 13/16")
Dimensions:2 - box containing balance:H 17cm (H 6 11/16")
Dimensions:2 - box containing balance:D 44cm (D 1' 5 5/16")
Dimensions:3 - tripod:L 73cm (L 2' 4 3/4")
Accession number
1996-027-001

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