Object number
77/266/1-4
Description
Balance scales used at Sanfoin Farm, Kingsclere, Hampshire before 1921. Subsequently used during WWII as domestic domestic scales.
This is a set of balance scales used originally in dairy at Sanfoin Farm, Kingsclere, nr. Newbury, Hampshire before 1921. Then subsequently used by depositor's father during WWII as domestic domestic scales. The platform on which the weighed item is place is ceramic disc featuring a transfer image of 'Justice'.
Physical description
1 set of scales and 3 weights: metal; earthenware; good condition
Archival history
MERL Catalogue Form (temporary) – 'Scales (dairy) // metal and steel and brass and ceramic and earthernware // stamped on side 'Regd No. 553299' // colour- black and gold, transfer print of 'Justice' on ceramic pan // Manufacture circa 1910 // Use dairy workers pre 1921, Dairy, Sanfoin Farm, Kinglere nr Newbury, Hants. Used as domestic scales by donor's father during ww2 // F. J. Smith, Southampton, Hants'
Production date
1908-01-01
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