Weights , Measures ,Bootle Docks 1886

[BOBHAMO]

bobhamo

[Bonesy]

Nice one Bob

Keith

[Bill fawcett]

Good one Bob
I served my time with W &T Avery and the Weights and Measures office was next door in Great Crosshall St.
Incidentally, that is where I met my wife 57 years ago, she worked in the offices at Avery's.
Thanks for bringing back memories Bob.

Bill

[BOBHAMO]

THanks Keith .Bill
Bill do you think they had the weights in the boxs
and checked in coming shipments to see if they where correct
they are for sale on ebay £149 bit to much for me
pity as they should be saved
mabe southports museum will buy them
bobhamo

[Bill fawcett]

Hi Bob
What used to happen was, the weights and measures inspectors carried their own standard set of weights. They used them to check that the scales or weighing machines being used to weigh the cargoes were accurate. Any weights (e.g. 56 lb weights) and scales were checked every 12- 24 months for accuracy, and they all had a lead insert which was stamped with the date they were checked.
Hope this makes sense
Bill

[Sheelagh Tequila]

Smashing find Bob....thanks for showing.

Sheelagh