Scales - Grocer, Merchant, Household

Historical information

Scales and weights were used by merchants, grocers and households to weigh goods especially food.

Significance

Used by resident of the Kiewa Valley eg. grocer, household, merchant

Physical description

Metal Scales with dish shaped oval tray and 7 six sided weights. It has two thin metal pieces hanging from the bottom. It is well worn.

Inscriptions & markings

Weights have the amount 'g' embossed into surface. 1 kg, 500 g (x2), 200 g (x 2)

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