KITCHEN HOUSEHOLD SCALES - IMPERIAL MEASURES
CH1984.4
Imperial measure household scales. 'Persinware' trademark, made in Australia, 14lbs x 1oz. The scales have a large flat grey circular face set against a squat green painted body. The weighing mechanism is contained in a rectangular steel housing behind the face from which protrudes, at the top, the base for the weighing tray, and at the rear, the weight adjustment screw.
Department:
History DepartmentCollection
| Accession Number: | CH1984.4 |
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| Accession Date: | 17 Jan 1984 |
Material
| Steel/Metal | Steel body with some brass parts (cogs etc). | 0 - Whole |
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| Brass/Metal | 0 - Whole |
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Measurement
| length | 207mm |
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| height | 81mm |
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| width | 162mm |
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