Letter Scales, Circa 19th Century

Historical information

This small set of scales was possibly used by the Former Shire of Ballarat for the weighing of letters and other small objects.

Significance

Means by which mail and other small things of the day were weighed.

Physical description

Small set of scales on a wooden base.Two pans one is rectangular and the other is round,the balance beam is attached to a decorative balance arm.

Inscriptions & markings

Nil

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