weight; pound (7)

Production date
1835
 Description
Bell shaped brass weight. Stamped with official marks eg. portcullis, crown, chequerboards) and maker's name (could be person/company who certified the weight) stamped on outside. Stamped on the body is "7LB AVOIR 598 BURGH OF FALKIRK 1835". The following dates appear above the portcullises, 1883, 1888, 1895, 1903, 1913, 1918, 1923, 1928.
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Department
Object
Production date
1835
Signature & date
stamping:body:"7LB AVOIR 598 BURGH OF FALKIRK 1835"
Associated date
1835-1928 {approx}
Associated person
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 15.5cm (H 6 1/8")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 9cm (Dia 3 9/16")
Accession number
1977-058-013

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