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Subiaco Museum > Records

LETTER SCALES

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Overview

a) The wooden base of the scales is rectangular with three circular hollows in different signs to hold the weights. The scales have a circular plate for the weights and a rectangular plate for the letters on the opposite side. There is a needle pointing down to the centre to indicate that the balance is perfect.

(b-d) Three brass weights, circular with a depression in centre so that they can fit into one another, 2 oz, 1 oz and 1/2 oz respectively. On side of scales is stamped "Made in England. Warranted accurate."

Historical information

Late Victorian to early Edwardian period, c. 1890–1910.

Details

Details

Registration number

cwa-org-43-1989.330a-d

Item type

Objects

Material

Wood

Brass

Keywords

Office Equipment

Photographed 2023

Statement of significance

Historical. Used for weighing letters

Public location

DISP.MUSEUM.GALLERY

Last modified

Wednesday, 2 September, 2026

Completeness

83

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