Lot 171: An antique Salter's No. 60T brass and iron trade spring balance

An antique hanging spring balance scale, featuring a brass faceplate and iron fittings. The shield-shaped faceplate is inscribed with the maker’s name SALTER’S above the words TRADE / SPRING BALANCE. The model number Nº60T is present at the top left of the faceplate. The weight capacity is inscribed as TO WEIGH / 60 lb BY 2 OZ. A warning inscribed along the right side of the circular dial reads WARNED UNDER THE SLICE / NOT TO EXCEED THE CIRCLE. The dial is graduated in pounds from 0 to 19, with subdivisions for 2oz increments. Further faint text is visible below the warning inscription but is not legible as a name or location. The scale is fitted with a large iron suspension ring at the top and a load hook at the bottom. A central iron pointer is mounted at the pivot point of the dial.