Set of bell weights, Burgh of Sanquhar, 1835
6 of a set of 7 bell weights, 1lb, 2lb, 4lb 7lb, 14lb, 28lb, (56lb not pictured), Burgh of Sanquhar, 1835. Verification stamps are present around the rim below the handle, and on the sides of the handle.
1lb avoirdupois
height 85mm, diameter 47mm
engraving - handle (top) - lb AVOIR, side (base) - SANQUHAR DUMFRIES-SHIRE / 1835, side (centre) - 789
2lb avoirdupois
height 110mm, diameter 62mm
engraving - handle (top) - 2lb AVOIR, side (base) - SANQUHAR DUMFRIES-SHIRE / 1835, side (centre) - 789
4lb avoirdupois
height 140mm, diameter 75mm
engraving - handle (top) - 4lb AVOIR, side (base) - SANQUHAR DUMFRIES-SHIRE / 1835, side (centre) - 789
7lb avoirdupois
height 165mm, diameter 90mm
engraving - handle (top) - 7lb AVOIR, handle (side) - I & R WARNER LONDON, side (base) - SANQUHAR DUMFRIES-SHIRE / 1835
14lb avoirdupois
height 195mm, diameter 120mm
engraving - handle (top) - 14lb AVOIR, handle (side) - I & R WARNER LONDON, side (base) - SANQUHAR DUMFRIES-SHIRE / 1835
28lb avoirdupois
height 240mm, diameter 155mm
engraving - handle (top) - 28lb AVOIR, handle (side) - I & R WARNER LONDON, side (base) - SANQUHAR DUMFRIES-SHIRE / 1835
56lb avoirdupois
height 320mm, diameter 195mm
engraving - handle (top) - 56lb AVOIR, handle (side) - I & R WARNER LONDON, side (base) - SANQUHAR DUMFRIES-SHIRE / 1835
Object no :
SQWM002a-h
Collection :
Creator :
J and R Warner
Place of Production :
London
Dimensions :
NA
Materials :
brass
Location :
NA
Accession number :
SQRTM:2007.1.6=12
Copyright :
Dumfries & Galloway Council