Two sets of handheld copper alloy balance scales. 1/ with two weights in a wooden box labelled 'TEA ONLY'. 2/ with one weight in a wooden box...

Copper alloy bell weight with stamps on the base and '1/4 oz' stamped on the top and a farthing coin. Both the weight and the coin were used on old...

Single pan balance. Consists of a metal stand from which a circular pan is suspended by three chains with a ball weight suspended in the middle. Pan...

Copper alloy and white metal bell weights of slightly different designs with inscriptions stating the weight; 5 x 1 oz, 4 x 2 oz, 1 x 4oz, 2 x 8 oz, 1...

Weigh balance.

Set of weights ranging from 1gram to 1kilogram in a purpose made wooden box.

Set of cast iron balance scales. The foot of the balance is a white, rectangular, decorative frame with undulating edges that disguises the workings...

Set of brass weights. 1 x 100g, 1 x 50g, 2 x 20g, 1 x 10g, 1 x 5g, 2 x 2g, 1 x 1g, 1 x 500mg, 2 x 200mg, 1 x 100mg, 1 x 50mg, 2 x 20mg, 1 x 10mg, 2 x...

Cast iron scales. The body of the scales is painted red and features a gold and black transfer-printed inscription, 'PATENT No 158751 AVERY...

2 x 200g, 3 x 1lb, 2 x 4lb, 1 x 7lb weights

Scales that appear to measure the thickness of thin objects such as slices of meat. Dial ranges from 0 to 1mm (40/1000 inches).Markings include JS...

Photocopy of a catalogue by Herbert & Sons, Scale & Weighing Machine Manufacturers. The catalogue contains pictures and descriptions of equipment...

Image by Michael Hardy

List of branches with figures for number of platforms, steelyards and scales within each branch.

Balance scales set to measure 4lb (possibly for butter) and if the item is lighter or heavier then the set weight.