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Orchadist Scales, Donated by Frank Eckerman (Emerald)

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Significance

Used in orchards by Harry Shaw (Orchardist in Springvale Rd, Glen Waverley near cnr Highbury Road)
Orchard was sold in 1950. Later used on poultry farm in Forest Hills.

Physical description

Body of scales: brass plate inscribed - Salter Pocket Balance, made in England. No.3. To weigh 50LB. Slide measure 0 to 50. Pattern at top: twisted rope with arrow through middle. Reverse side: green painted metal.
Hanging metal ring at top end and metal hook at lower end.

Inscriptions & markings

Salter Pocket Balance, Made in England. No.3. To weigh 50LB.

Identifier

VEMU1643

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Accessed 22 November 2024

This record was last updated 7 years ago

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