Scales

Object detail

Accession number

1984.14

Production period

1920s

Description

Domestic "Salter's" scales. The scales consist of a circular iron base and a metal pan at the top, which is pushed down when an object is placed on top. The face on the front side is made of brass. Scale is in pounds and measures from 0-28.

Marks

Salter's / Family Scale Inscribed

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal/Iron
Processed Material/Metal/Tin
Processed Material/Metal/Alloy/Copper Alloy/Brass

Credit Line

Circa 1920. Scales, 1984.14. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

Scale Tools & Equipment for Science & Technology Weights & Measures T&E

Collection type

Weights and Measures Domestic Technology Technology

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Artifact Yellow Font Sculpture Art Circle Metal Clock Symbol Antique

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