Sold for: £16
A brass trade spring balance scale of rectangular form with a circular dial face. The faceplate is constructed from brass with engraved and blackened markings, featuring a graduation for up to 60 lbs in 2 oz increments. The instrument is fitted with a heavy wrought-iron suspension hook at the base. A lead verification seal is attached to the lower-left corner, featuring an impressed crown stamp. The faceplate is inscribed vertically S A L T E R ‘ S T R A D E S P R I N G B A L A N C E. Central text reads T O W E I G H 6 0 l b B Y 2 o z. Text to the right reads B R I T I S H M A D E followed by E A C H 2 0 l b I S M A R K E D O N T H E S L I D E and T H E I N T E R M E D I A T E.
Measurement: 7 x 15.5 IN
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