Scales
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These scales were used to weigh the outgoing mail at the SEC (State Electricity Commission) premises in Main Street Greensborough.
This item is significant as it demonstrates a by-gone method of weighing mail. It is also significant as it uses pre-metric measurements, placing its age before 1966.
Metal scales on timber base, 4 brass weights.
Each weight is inscribed with its weight - 1/2, 1, 2 and 4 ounces.
