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4lb bell weight, County of Dumfries

Description:

4lb bell weight. Verification stamps are present around the rim below the handle, the earliest stamp is 1887. The lead plug in the centre of the base also bears a stamp, '1972'.  Part of a set, see related items below.

 

Inscription:

foot (side) - FOR THE COUNTY OF DUMFRIES
handle (top) - 4 lb
side (middle) - 958

Place of Production:
London
Materials/Media:
brass
Dimensions:
height 134mm, diameter 70mm
Source:
Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura
Accession number:
DUMFM:2007.3.24
Digital Number:
DMWM018a-e
Copyright:
Dumfries & Galloway Council


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