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Iron and copper alloy flat weights with inscriptions stating their weight; 1 x 1 oz,1 x 2 oz, 1 x 4oz, 4 x 1 lb, 4 x 2 oz, 3 x 4 lb. Five of the weights have the maker, 'Avery' inscribed on them, two contain the name of the maker, 'Avery' and 'B'ham' (Birmingham) while one has the inscription, 'Imperial Standard'. Nine of the weights appear to bear the stamp of an Inspector of Weights and Measures to show that they had been officially verified.