Summary
Set of gold scales designed to be held in the hand. These scales are typical of those used on the Victorian goldfields in the 1850s.
Physical Description
The scales have two brass pans each supported on three chains hanging from a steel beam. Pointer at top and bottom of fulcrum, with S shaped loop at top for hanging. They also have a set of nesting weights from 0.25oz to 4oz Troy and a set of fractional weights from 1 grain to 6 Pennyweights.
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Acquisition Information
Donation from Mr Charles, May 1960
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Date Used
circa 1850s
These scales are typical of those used during the 1850s gold rushes -
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Object Dimensions
305 mm (Width), 110 mm (Depth), 302 mm (Height)
Dimensions are approximate in suspended position. Dimensions of pans and beam only.
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Keywords
Assay Balances, Assaying Apparatus, Balances, Gold, Physical Apparatus & Instruments, Scales & Balances, Gold Mining, Gold Rushes, Gold Scales
