A wall mounted silk strength tester by Goodbrands & Co of Manchester and Stalybridge, circa 1910.

Quadrant scale marked: 16 ozs. X ¼ oz. 4 lbs X 1 oz. (4/330)

Vertical scale divided: 1 – 6 INCHES, subdivided in to 1/8 of an inch. (4/330)

Marked with makers label: GOODBRAND & Co. Ltd. MAKERS MANCHESTER & STALYBRIDGE

Height: 132 cm.

Width: 54 cm.

Depth: 20 cm.