Topic: Malteese cross? centre cane.

[essi]

I do not have much knowledge in this area of collecting but would like to find out about this weight.
It is 3 inches in diameter and 2 and a quarter inches in height. The weight of the weight is .45 kgs.
There is a green reaction to the clear casing under uv light.
Any help appreciated.
Tim

[chopin-liszt]

It does appear to be a Maltese cross, but the weight itself looks decidedly Scottish to me.

[daveweight]

Looks like a very common Strathearn to me - they made loads of these spoked weights
Dave

[chopin-liszt]

I had suspected Strathearn, but didn't have the confidence to say so.
I'm a little chuffed, thanks, Dave.

[essi]

Thanks for all your replies.
I looked on google images at other Strathearn weights and saw one or two with the same design,(with labels).
I take it that this puts the date at 1965 and onwards.
Thanks again,
Tim