Scale

Object detail

Accession number

F1576.2004

Maker

W. and T. Avery Limited

Description

"Avery" scale. Rectangular base, made of metal and enamelled white. Triangular viewing window in centre of base. Two weighing trays on base on either side of viewing window, one is grey metal and flat, the other is white enamel and sits on an upwards angle. When weight is applied to the angled tray the other tray is raised. Scale is in grams. Reads, "Chart marked by 5 gm. divisions / To weigh 3950 grams".

Marks

W & T Avery (Australia) Pty. Ltd. Maker's Plate
No.1301/RCA/30283 / To weigh 20 lb. Label

Media/Materials

Processed Material/Metal
Processed Material/Glass

Credit Line

W. and T. Avery Limited. Scale, F1576.2004. The Museum of Transport and Technology (MOTAT).

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Classification

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

Production place

Australia

Collection type

Weights and Measures Domestic Technology Technology

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