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Letter Scales

Weaving the Web

Used in the Mill Office, these balance scales and small weights were used to accurately measure the weight of the letters for posting as the postage cost was based on the weight of the item.

Dimensions:

Length: 200mm
Width: 110mm
Height: 80mm
Materials: Metal, Wood

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