Scales, Circa 19th Century

Historical information

These scales were possibly used by the former Shire of Ballarat to weigh letters and other small items.

Significance

A means by which articles of the day were weighed.

Physical description

Medium size set of scales,Brass weighing pans on a beam balance with pointer.The base is wood with inserts to hold weights.

Inscriptions & markings

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