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Kew Historical Society IncFunctional object - Brass Sovereign Rocker Coin Scale, 1898-1914
... cairn scales... families of Kew. cairn scales sovereign rocker scale christian ...The scales were made by Harrison (Birmingham), founded 1898, which went on to become Harrison Drape. Balance scales for full and half sovereigns also measured the circumference and the thickness. As gold is one of the heaviest metals one way to forge a sovereign in brass would be to make it slightly larger to make up the weight. This clever invention put a stop to that.An item from an outstanding and diverse collection of photographs, postcards and artefacts, assembled by members of the Christian and Washfold families of Kew. Harrison Brass Sovereign Rocker Coin Scale in original leather container. The balance scale for full and half sovereigns also measured the circumference and the thickness. It was made from the 1850s to the early 1900s. Scales in perfect condition.cairn scales, sovereign rocker scale, christian-washfold collection -
Linton and District Historical Society IncPlan, Sketch and plan for Pioneer Memorial and Garden, Linton
A memorial cairn honouring the memory of the pioneers of Linton and district was erected in 1939 and unveiled on 24 December of that year. In 1941 the Old Lintonians' Association decided to make improvements to the site of the cairn. In February 1941, and a plan was drawn up at the office of L. H. Vernon , Civil Engineer & Architect, Ballarat. Improvements were finished by May 1941, however it is understood that the design was never properly implemented.Original plan and "perspective sketch" for the Linton pioneer memorial and garden, drawn up in 1941. Coloured pencil and ink drawings on a sheet of parchment. Scale: 1/4 inch : 1 foot. Dated 7.2.41. The plan has been laminated.linton pioneer memorial, gardens, plans, technical drawings, l.h. vernon civil engineer & architect
