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    Re-order point calculator

    [20th century]

    Circular calculator wheel used to assist in the ordering of stock. Consists of a white plastic base disc with black numerical markings and clear plastic rotational disc with red numerical markings...

    SA/BL/4/4

    Re-order point calculator

    Stock ordering modem

    [1970s-1990s]

    Grey and cream rectangular metal unit with two grey leads at the back and a black synthetic control panel at the front. The control panel features thirteen red and green indicator lights, two buttons...

    SA/BL/4/53

    Stock ordering modem

    Stock ordering unit

    [1970s-1990s]

    Cream and black rectangular unit with four black rubber feet and two grey leads at the base and a channel in the centre top containing a socket. The top of the unit also features a backlit red...

    SA/BL/4/54

    Stock ordering unit

    Pricing gun

    [1970s-1990s]

    White metal frame with black plastic handle and operating trigger. A blank price sticker roll sits in a black plastic holder on the top of the gun, the stickers pass through a set of adjustable...

    SA/BL/4/65

    Pricing gun

    Slide photograph of electronic cash register 1983

    1983

    SA/BL/IMA/15/3

    SA/BL/IMA/15/3 - Slide photograph of electronic cash register 1983
    Slide photograph of electronic cash register 1983

    Photograph of branch office during scanning trials, 1979

    1979

    Photograph features two IBM computer units in background.

    SA/BL/IMA/15/6

    SA/BL/IMA/15/6 - Photograph of branch office during scanning trials, 1979
    Photograph of branch office during scanning trials, 1979

    Herbert & Sons catalogue

    [1900s]

    Photocopy of a catalogue by Herbert & Sons, Scale & Weighing Machine Manufacturers. The catalogue contains pictures and descriptions of equipment sold to butchers, provision dealers and shop fitters...

    SA/BR/1/1

    Herbert & Sons catalogue

    Weights

    1900s-1970s

    Copper alloy and white metal bell weights of slightly different designs with inscriptions stating the weight; 5 x 1 oz, 4 x 2 oz, 1 x 4oz, 2 x 8 oz, 1 x 1 lb, 1 x 2 lb and 1 x 4 lb. Three weights...

    SA/BR/1/132/1

    Weights

    Weights

    1900s-1970s

    Iron weight with a ring at the top. Inscriptions on the side state the weight; 1 x 2 lb, 1 x 4 lb.

    SA/BR/1/132/2

    Weights

    Bell weight

    [1880s-1970s]

    Copper alloy bell weight with a handle. An inscription on the top of the handle states the weight, '4 lb' while the name of the maker is inscribed on the side of the handle, 'Herbert & Sons Ltd 6 & 7...

    SA/BR/1/143/1

    Bell weight

    Bell weight

    [1880s-1970s]

    Copper alloy bell weight with a handle. An inscription on the top of the handle states the weight, '7 lb' while 'J. Sainsbury' is inscribed on the bottom of the weight. The bottom of the weight also...

    SA/BR/1/143/2

    Bell weight

    Bell weight

    [1880s-1970s]

    Copper alloy bell weight. An inscription on the top of the handle states the weight, '7 lb' and the maker, 'Avery'. The bottom of the weight also appears to bear the stamp of an Inspector of Weights...

    SA/BR/1/143/3

    Bell weight

    Flat weights

    [1880s-1970s]

    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...

    SA/BR/1/151/1

    Flat weights

    Brick shape weight

    [1880s-1970s]

    Iron brick shape weight with two inscriptions stating its weight, '2 lb'. It appears to bear the stamp of an Inspector of Weights and Measures to show that it had been officially verified.

    SA/BR/1/151/2

    Brick shape weight

    Clamp for meat display cover

    [20th century]

    Clamp for meat display cover.

    SA/BR/1/155

    Clamp for meat display cover

    Feature bowl clip

    [20th century]

    SA/BR/1/159

    Feature bowl clip

    Scoops

    [20th century]

    Tin scoops with shallow circular bowls and small tab handles. The inside of the bowl is textured and there is an inscription on the handle, 'Cadbury'.

    SA/BR/1/166

    Scoops

    Weights

    [1920-1960s]

    Copper alloy bell weight with stamps on the base and '1/4 oz' stamped on the top and a farthing coin. Both the weight and the coin were used on old type balance scales in Sainsbury's branches and the...

    SA/BR/1/189

    Weights

    Machinery plates

    [1910-1940s]

    Copper alloy plates with screw holes and raised inscriptions indicating makers' names and further information. Both plates come from items of machinery in Sainsbury's Reigate branch.

    SA/BR/1/193

    Machinery plates

    Clamp [for meat display cover]

    [20th century]

    Metal clamp with plastic coating [for meat display cover].

    SA/BR/1/197

    Clamp [for meat display cover]