Summary
A large beam balance, with up to 1000 ounces troy (approximately 31.1 kg) capacity used by the Victorian Weights & Measures branch.
The balance was made by W. & T. Avery, England. They were donated to the Museum of Victoria in 1994 by the Office of Trade Measurement (formerly Weights & Measures branch).
Physical Description
Beam balance with steel knife edges and brass flat pans. The pillar can be raised and lowered with a removable hand crank. Inside a wooden and glass case with slide up doors on two sides.
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Acquisition Information
Transfer from Office of Trade Measurement (formerly Weights & Measures Branch), Victoria: Local Government Department, 28 Sep 1994
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Manufacturer
W. & T. Avery Ltd., England, Great Britain, 1894-1960
Earliest date based on when W & T Avery became a public company. -
Inscriptions
On beam, front: " W & T Avery Ltd Makers London & Birmingham ", " CAPACITY 1000 OZ. TR. " On pillar scale: " MCN-3060 "
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Overall Dimensions
40 cm (Length), 117 cm (Width), 107 cm (Height)
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Keywords
Balances, Laboratory Apparatus & Equipment, Physical Apparatus & Instruments, Scales & Balances
