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<p>[QUOTE="daveydempsey, post: 12107981, member: 22"]All scale weights over here had lead seals, sometimes in the base.</p><p>Someone has been on the fiddle and tampered with it.</p><p><br /></p><p>Google</p><p>Lead seals and plugs in scale weights are used to secure, verify, and calibrate weighing devices, a practice dating back to the 19th century. They serve as tamper-evident marks of inspection (often with crown stamps) and allow for adjustment (adding/removing lead) to ensure accuracy. Common types include lead plugs in the base of brass/iron weights and crimp wire seals[/QUOTE]</p><p><br /></p>
[QUOTE="daveydempsey, post: 12107981, member: 22"]All scale weights over here had lead seals, sometimes in the base. Someone has been on the fiddle and tampered with it. Google Lead seals and plugs in scale weights are used to secure, verify, and calibrate weighing devices, a practice dating back to the 19th century. They serve as tamper-evident marks of inspection (often with crown stamps) and allow for adjustment (adding/removing lead) to ensure accuracy. Common types include lead plugs in the base of brass/iron weights and crimp wire seals[/QUOTE]
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