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  • Object number
    56/314/1-2
  • Description
    Steelyard scales. Readings are taken by sliding the 'bob' along the horizontal arm until balanced. Used at Chisbridge Farm, Buckinghamshire.
    A steelyard is a simple weighing machine. It is suspended by the hook at the top and the objects to be weighed are hung from the double hook at the bottom. Readings are taken by sliding the 'bob' along the horizontal arm until it is balanced. This steelyard was used at Chisbridge Farm, Buckinghamshire, and was also made in Buckinghamshire.
  • Physical description
    steelyard: metal; wood
  • Production place
    Buckinghamshire
  • Object name
    Steelyard
  • Material
    Wood, Metal
  • Associated subject
    MARKETING AND SELLING : weighing and measuring
  • External document
    • L:\MERL\Objects\JISC 2012\60 series negatives\60_1669.tif - High resolution image
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