STANDARD WEIGHTS, (500 OZ. to .001OZ. TROY), IN CASE
H1995.1475.1-27
Cylindrical, brass standard weights in mahogany case, lined with green felt. There are 15 main weights ranging from 500oz. - 1oz. plus a box of miniature weights, .5 oz - .001 oz., with brass tweezers.
The box is mahogany and lined with blue velvet. A brass label on lid reads 'STANDARD WEIGHTS/ .5 OZ. TR TO .001 OZ. TR./ WESTERN AUSTRALIAN GOVERNMENT/ W. & T. AVERY LTD BIRMINGHAM.'
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | H1995.1475.1-27 |
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| Accession Date: | 4 Dec 1995 |
| Credit: | Ministry of Fair Trading - Trade Measuring Unit |
Material
| Brass/Metal |
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| Mahogany/Wood |
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| Felt/Textile |
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| Leather |
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| Paper |
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| Aluminium/Metal |
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Measurement
| length | 745mm |
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| width | 295mm |
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