Merchant (Scoop) Balance Scale

Description

Mystery Question: These scales were often used in general stores. Do you think merchants used this scale for a range of merchandise or just produce?

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Media Type: Image
Item Type: Images, Electronic
Description: Made of cast iron. No visible markings to indicate a model type and/or number.

Pictured without the scoop and platform. See “Balance Scale Scoop and Platform”.
Date of Original: Early - Mid 1800s
Local identifier: C3AB
Copyright Statement: Copyright status unknown. Responsibility for determining the copyright status and any use rests exclusively with the user.
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