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kahnjar1 · 5th April 2016, 08:44 PM

Hi Fernando,
The "system" of dots on your scale is similar to the "system" on old opium scales. Also the sliding weight idea is similar. I guess we can only surmise as to the graduations, or where these scales originated.
Stu.

5th April 2016, 08:44 PM	#8
kahnjar1 Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: CHRISTCHURCH NEW ZEALAND Posts: 2,772	Hi Fernando, The "system" of dots on your scale is similar to the "system" on old opium scales. Also the sliding weight idea is similar. I guess we can only surmise as to the graduations, or where these scales originated. Stu. Attached Images