weight; pound (28)

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 "28LB AVOIR 598 BURGH OF FALKIRK". The following dates appear above the portcullises, 1883, 1888, 1895, 1903, 1908, 1913, 1923, 1928.
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Department
Object
Production date
1835
Signature & date
stamping:body:"28LB AVOIR 598 BURGH OF FALKIRK"
Associated date
1835-1928 {approx}
Associated person
Measurement type, part and reading
Dimensions:0 - Whole:H 23.4cm (H 9 3/16")
Dimensions:0 - Whole:Dia 13.6cm (Dia 5 3/8")
Accession number
1977-058-016

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