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)