Historical information

Used by Manning Chemist, Flinders Street Railway Station, Melbourne until 1984.

Physical description

Seven assorted avoirdupois metal weights, disc shaped with depression on top side marked with individual weight.

Inscriptions & markings

218.1 : on top IMPERIAL . 2lbs . STANDARD, on base 'a crown' 8 VIC G57
218.2 : on top 8oz . IMPERIAL . STANDARD, on base 'a crown' (letters & numbers unclear)
218.3 : on top IMPERIAL 4oz ., on base 'a crown' (letters & numbers unclear)
218.4 : on top IMPERIAL 2oz ., on base marked (letters & numbers unclear)
218.5 : on top 1oz ., on base (letters & numbers unclear)
218.6 : on top 1/2oz . E 'a crown' 8 VIC, on base C57 C55 E53
218.7 : no details