A Beam scale ... and a question on the date

[fernando]

I took another set of pictures but the achievements were far from desired.
Nevertheless i may now show how the hook was restored, which i think was a rather nice work, much better than i expected. I am using domestic bleech to oxidize the small section of the welding, that had to be grinded; no big deal.
I am also showing a larger picture of the back face of the beam, where the other inscription remains unreadable.
One thing i ignore what it is for, is that wire loop in the center, under the pivot; could it be for transportation ? i doubt.


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