Egg Scales

DESCRIPTION

TitleEgg Scales Object TypeObjectDatec.1900DescriptionEgg Scales.

Used to weigh and grade the size of eggs. Eggs on the farm were collected and washed before being weighed. Poultry farmers were paid a premium for eggs that were graded, or sorted according to size.

Egg measures 1/4, 1 -3/8, 1/half, 1/ -5/8, 1/-3/4, 1-7/8, 2, 2-1/8, 2-1/4.Makers MarkMeasuresProvenance and SignifcanceThis egg scale belonged to Arthur and Audrey Jones.DonorJones, Arthur And Audrey

CHARACTERISTICS

MaterialAluminium.Dimensions26cm x 7cm

CLASSIFICATION

PrimaryRural IndustrySecondaryLivestock - Poultry

CONNECTIONS

CollectionObjectsLocalityOak FlatsRelated ItemAudrey Jones at the Office Of The Illawarra Cooperative Central Dairy1988.30.3 Last edited by: Annette Charlton