• Title
  A set of scales and weights, possibly owned by David Scott Mitchell
• Call number
  R 342
  
• Level of description
  item
• Type of material
  Graphic Materials, Objects
• Reference code
  431454
• Issue Copy
  Digitised
• Physical Description
  Objects - H 7.7 x L 15.5 x W 8.8 cm. or smaller - [postage?] scales mounted on rectangular wooden base with six circular shaped weights. The scales are brass, painted black in colour, and consist of a bell shaped centre frame, upper and lower crossbeams with a pan for weights on left-hand side and circular flat tray or pan for item being weighed on right-hand side. The oak base has five holes in front of the scales to allow for storage of the weights and two circular metal stoppers beneath scales. The original weights are brass, graduated in size, and have a flat base with indentation in the top centre to allow stacking. The smallest weight has a knob or handle. (7 items)
  
• Scope and Content
  1. Scales
  2. "4/P" weight, Max. Diam. 3.3 cm.
  3. "2/P" weight, Max. Diam. 2.7 cm.
  4. "1/P" weight, Max. Diam. 2.1 cm.
  5. "F" weight, Max. Diam. 1.6 cm.
  6. "F" [with handle], Max. Diam. 1.3 cm.
  7. "1/2 0Z" [silver in colour], Max. Diam. 1.8 cm.
• Access Conditions
  
  Access via appointment
• General note
  
  The scales were used in the Mitchell Library Office in the 1940's and are thought to have belonged to David Scott Mitchell.
  The silver coloured weight is not part of the original set.
• Signatures / Inscriptions
  
  Engraved along axis of balance arm on front of scales, "S. Mordan & Co. London"
• Subject
  David Scott Mitchell Collection.
  
• Topic
  scales (apparatus)
  weights and measures
  
• Open Rosetta viewer
  IE8808840

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