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Schedule 3 PRINCIPLES OF CONSTRUCTION OF AVOIRDUPOIS WEIGHTS OF THE BELL TYPE

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Table Purported values and heights

Column 1Column 2
(a)(b)
Purported value of weightHeight of weightLimits
inchesinches
¼ ounce¾ 1 16
½ ounce1 1 32 1 16
1 ounce1¼ 1 16
2 ounces1⅝ 1 16
4 ounces2 1 16 1 16
8 ounces2⅜ 1 16
1 pound2⅞⅛
2 pounds3⅜⅛
4 pounds4¼⅛
7 pounds5 1 16 ⅛
14 pounds7⅜⅛

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