Name/TitleSpring Weighing Scales -body

About this objectThe squat base of a spring weighing scale. This object is green and cream in colour, made of metal with a dial and a red wire needle. Inscribed on the front in white font, above the scale, is the brand name: SALTER. On the scale is printed 'No. 54 SALTER MADE IN ENGLAND', just below this are the measurements amounts going up in increments of 4 oz: '0, 4 oz, 8 oz, 12 oz, lb... 5 lb'.

These scales were manufactured during the 1950's by Salter and Co of West Bromwich. The company was formed in 1760 and rapidly became leading suppliers of springs, scales and balances and weighing equipment.

This object is part of our permanent Domestic Life display - 'The 1950's Kitchen.

MakerSalter

Maker RoleManufacturer

Place MadeEdinburgh

Medium and MaterialsBase: Cream and Green painted Metal
Needle: Red Wire

Inscription and MarksPrinted: front(above scale): 'SALTER'
Printed: front( on scale): 'No. 54 SALTER MADE IN ENGLAND 0 4oz 8 12 1LB 4 and on to max 5LB'
Printed into metal: underside of base: (various international patent nos.)

MeasurementsHeight: 87mm
Width: 180mm
Depth: 195mm

Object numberSTMEA:1994-9a

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)