Seven pound weight

Object/Artifact

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Waterperry Museum

Name/Title

Seven pound weight

Entry/Object ID

2025.1.995

Description

Iron 7lb weight, with handle. Made by W & T Avery Ltd.

Context

Avery's was founded early in the 18th century but only took the name W & T Avery in 1818. It became a successful and thriving family business but was shocked at the sudden death of Henry Avery in 1894. However it became a Public Limited Company and the managing director William E Hopkins turned it into the greatest weighing machine company in the world. The roots of the company still survive in Avery Weigh-Tronix.

Cataloged By

Felix Lam

Category

Tools, Domestic, Country & Rural activities

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Source or Donor

Gordon Dempster

Acquisition Method

Transfer

Dimensions

Height

75 mm

Weight

3.184 g

Dimension Notes

Base of weight 130 mm x 75 mm

Material

Iron

Location

* Untyped Location

SWL

Condition

Overall Condition

Good

Web Links and URLs

The Science Museum - W & T Avery, Avery Weigh-Tronix