Government

Set of bell weights, Burgh of Dumfries, 1857

Period:

19th Century

Description:

3 of a set of 4 bell weights, 7lb, 14lb, 28lb, (56lb not pictured), Burgh of Dumfries 1857. Verification stamps are present around the rim below the handle, and on sides of handle.

 

Detail:

handle - 7lb AVOIR
side - 1192 / COUNTY / AND / BURGH OF DUMFRIES / 1857

handle - 14lb AVOIR
side - 1192 / COUNTY / AND / BURGH OF DUMFRIES / 1857

handle - 28lb AVOIR
side - 1192 / COUNTY / AND / BURGH OF DUMFRIES / 1857

handle - 56lb AVOIR
side - 1192 / COUNTY / AND / BURGH OF DUMFRIES / 1857
side - J TYLOR & SONS / WARWICK LANE / LONDON

Place of Production:

Warwick Lane, London

Materials/Media:

Brass

Dimensions:

(7lb) height 165mm, diameter 90mm, (14lb) height 195mm, diameter 120mm, (28lb) height 250mm, diameter 140mm, (56lb) height 310mm, diameter 170mm

Source:

Dumfries Museum & Camera Obscura

Accession number:

DUMFM:2007.3.31=34

Digital Number:

DMWM026a-g

Creation Date:

1857

Copyright:

Dumfries & Galloway Council