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Weighing scales

Salter (Manufacturer)

number 59 Salter spring balance household scales; cream coloured plastic body; red dial with cream surround and numbers in red; black needle; teardrop shaped pan on the top which can also be used to measure weights and measures; pan support and base made are painted metal; small screw on back to ensure accuracy of needle; when load is added to pan it pushes the spring down and the needle marks the weight on the dial

Collection Area

Social & Cultural History

Item Number

F04.11

Historical Associations

Association Type: Use
Date: 1940s -1970s
Place: Cymer
Associated Person/Body: Davies, A.William
Association Type: Use
Date: 1970 - 2004
Place: Solihull

Creation/Production

Salter
Role: Manufacturer
Place: England
Period: 1940s (late)

Acquisition

Donation

Measurements

Height (cm): 21.5
Length (cm): 25

Material

Metal
Plastic

Location

In store-room
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