Historical information
This particular type of scales were manufactured in Great Britain around 1900-1910 by George Salter & Co. George Salter invented the first scales which related to various ways of indicating weight on a spring balance. A shallow dish came with the scales and would be place on top for holding the items which were to be weighed. John Silvester joined the firm in the 1850’s
Physical description
Brass dial-faced scales, manufactured by Salters, marked to weight up to 28 pounds in 2 ounce increments. Body of scales made of metal and now rusted
Inscriptions & markings
CLASS II/SALTER'S/IMPROVED/FAMILY SCALE/NO50/SILVESTER'S PATENT/SALTER/TO WEIGHT 28LBS
[centred on face of scales]
