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Stunning Condition Mahogany Jockey Scale by W & T Avery
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Stunning Condition Mahogany Jockey Scale by W & T Avery

19th century
Description

Stunning condition mahogany jockey scale by W & T Avery complete with original brass fittings and a full set of weights. Also included leather booklet containing jockey weights. (c.1890).

Physical Dimensions
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
83.3cm (32.80")
Depth
55.8cm (21.97")
Declaration

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Jockey Scale to the 1890s.

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SA1039075
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91833
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Description
Stunning condition mahogany jockey scale by W & T Avery complete with original brass fittings and a full set of weights. Also included leather booklet containing jockey weights. (c.1890).
Height
96.5cm (37.99")
Width
83.3cm (32.80")
Depth
55.8cm (21.97")
Date of Manufacture

David Griffith Antiques has dated this Antique Mahogany Jockey Scale to the 1890s.

Reference Numbers
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SA1039075
Dealers Internal Ref
91833
David Griffith Antiques
David Griffith Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2019

Specialising in library, hall and club room furniture, leather seating and writing tables, campaign and travelling furniture.

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An antique Victorian mahogany jockey scale chair featuring button-tufted dark leather upholstery, turned legs with brass castors, and an integrated balance weighing scale by W & T Avery.
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Archive I An antique Victorian mahogany jockey scale chair featuring button-tufted dark leather upholstery, turned legs with brass castors, and an integrated balance weighing scale by W & T Avery.

Stunning Condition Mahogany Jockey Scale by W & T Avery

Archive II An antique Victorian mahogany jockey scale chair featuring button-tufted dark leather upholstery, turned legs with brass castors, and an integrated balance weighing scale by W & T Avery. View II
Archive III An antique Victorian mahogany jockey scale chair featuring button-tufted dark leather upholstery, turned legs with brass castors, and an integrated balance weighing scale by W & T Avery. View III
Archive IV Scale Reference for An antique Victorian mahogany jockey scale chair featuring button-tufted dark leather upholstery, turned legs with brass castors, and an integrated balance weighing scale by W & T Avery.
Archive V An antique Victorian mahogany jockey scale chair featuring button-tufted dark leather upholstery, turned legs with brass castors, and an integrated balance weighing scale by W & T Avery. View V
Archive VI An antique Victorian mahogany jockey scale chair featuring button-tufted dark leather upholstery, turned legs with brass castors, and an integrated balance weighing scale by W & T Avery. View VI
Archive VII An antique Victorian mahogany jockey scale chair featuring button-tufted dark leather upholstery, turned legs with brass castors, and an integrated balance weighing scale by W & T Avery. View VII
Archive VIII An antique Victorian mahogany jockey scale chair featuring button-tufted dark leather upholstery, turned legs with brass castors, and an integrated balance weighing scale by W & T Avery. View VIII
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David Griffith Antiques

David Griffith Antiques
Telephone 020 7226 1126 or 07976 800 062
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17 Camden Passage
Islington
London
N1 8EA
United Kingdom
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David Griffith Antiques
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An antique Victorian mahogany jockey scale chair featuring button-tufted dark leather upholstery, turned legs with brass castors, and an integrated balance weighing scale by W & T Avery.
Stunning Condition Mahogany Jockey Scale by W & T Avery
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An antique Victorian mahogany jockey scale chair featuring button-tufted dark leather upholstery, turned legs with brass castors, and an integrated balance weighing scale by W & T Avery.
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  • ObjectArmchairs
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialMahogany, Leather, Brass, Iron
  • ColourDark Brown, Black
  • MotifsButton-tufted leather upholstery, Turned legs with brass castors, Integrated iron balance scale, Spindled armrest supports
  • SizeH 96.5 cm (38 in) x W 83.3 cm (33 in) x D 55.8 cm (22 in)

This Victorian jockey scale armchair dates from 1890 and is constructed from mahogany, leather, brass and iron in dark brown and black colourways. The piece incorporates a built-in balance scale with hanging brass weights, a button-tufted black leather backrest, and turned wooden legs terminating in brass castors. Additional details visible include spindled armrest supports, a pull-out drawer with decorative brass hardware, and brass stud trim along the edges of the seat and armrests. The timber shows a polished finish with warm reddish-brown tones. Measuring 96.5 cm high, 83.3 cm wide and 55.8 cm deep, this specialist seating object serves as a decorative focal point in a traditional study, home office, or library setting.

FAQs

Jockey scale chairs were developed in the nineteenth century for racecourses, sporting clubs, and private estates to accurately weigh jockeys before and after races. Manufacturers such as W & T Avery integrated precision balance scales directly into armchair frames to allow comfortable and accurate measurements.

Traditional jockey scales were constructed using dense hardwoods such as mahogany or oak, fitted with cast iron scale columns, brass balance beams, nesting weights, and button-tufted leather upholstery.

Authentic pieces generally feature stamped brass makers plates or cast lettering reading W & T Avery Birmingham, period-correct brass counterweights, authentic joinery on the wooden base, and original ironwork with painted or gilded detailing.

A jockey scale chair serves as a focal conversational piece in a study, home library, entrance hall, or gentlemans library scheme, paired alongside classic timber furniture, brass accents, and traditional artwork.

Maintain the mahogany structure by dusting with a soft cloth and applying beeswax occasionally. Clean leather upholstery with dedicated leather conditioner, and keep brass counterweights free of moisture to prevent aggressive tarnishing.
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