Government
Burgh Weights and Measures
Kilmarnock Burgh Weighing Scale and Box
- Description:
- Maintaining accurate standards of weights and measures has from earliest times underpinned the pursuit of commercial activity. The earliest burghs set up by the kings of Scotland were empowered to enforce these standards and fair trade. This remains the function of local authorities today.
- Place of Production:
- Birmingham
- Materials/Media:
- copper, brass and wood
- Manufacturer:
- W & T. Avery
- Source:
- The Dick Institute
- Digital Number:
- EAMC015a; EAMC015b
- Copyright:
- East Ayrshire Council
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