Name/TitleWeigh Scale

About this objectThis is part of a scales for weighing fish. The fish was laid on an earthenware platen, which was hung from a fulcrum by the 2 brass arms attached to it.

The fulcrum, weight tray, and weights are missing.

MakerCocksedge & Co. S. Warmisham

Place MadeIpswich, Lowestoft, Lynn

Medium and MaterialsMade of earthenware, coloured white.
Metal arms.

Inscription and MarksOn the top face of the white slab is written in black: COCKSEDGE & CO., S.WARMISHAM, IPSWICH, LOWESTOFT, LYNN, together with a depiction of two women, a lion, and a banner inscribed: JUSTITIA ET FIDES.

MeasurementsBase Diameter - 340mm
Max width - 365mm
Max height - 685mm

Object Typeweigh scale

Object numberSTMEA:A.5116

Copyright LicenceAttribution - Non-commercial (cc)