Lot 107: A Salter's No. 107 200lb Trade Spring Balance

A British circular spring balance scale featuring a brass dial set within a dark-painted metal housing. The device is constructed with a top suspension loop and a large iron hook at the base. The brass face is inscribed centrally with NO 107 and SALTER’S above a circular logo containing the word TRADE and a knot device, with RING BALANCE positioned below. Further text on the dial includes SILVESTERS PATENT and BRITISH MADE. The scale is graduated from 0 to 200, with individual pound increments and numeric markings at every 10lb interval, and is inscribed at the base TO WEIGH 200 lb BY 1 lb. A dark-coloured pointer indicates the weight against the scale.