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Antique Avery Apothecary Scales and Weights

Name: Antique Avery Apothecary Scales and Weights
Brand: Antique
SKU: SA1216652
Availability: SoldOut

19th century

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Description

A lovely set of antique balance beam scales dating from the mid to late 19th century. The scales are made of brass with two brass pans suspended by chain. The scales screw into the top of the box for easy use wherever they would have been set up and the components pack away into the drawer below.

The scales are marked "W&T Avery Ltd. Birmingham".

They come with various antique brass weights measuring in troy ounces and dwts.

The scales are in very good condition and display well. The brass has tarnished over time and there are signs of age and use and some minor marks on the box but nothing detrimental. Although complete, they are really being sold as a decorative collectors item rather than an accurate scientific instrument.

Approximate Measurements :

Height : 13 1/2" / 35cm

Beam Length : 7” / 18cm

Pan Diameter : 2 1/2" / 6.5cm

Box : 10" / 25cm x 5" / 13cm

The best description comes from the photos so please look at them all carefully and if you have any questions just ask.

Tracked UK Delivery £7

Physical Dimensions

Height

35cm (13.78")

Width

25cm (9.84")

Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this piece to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers

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SA1216652

Description

A lovely set of antique balance beam scales dating from the mid to late 19th century. The scales are made of brass with two brass pans suspended by chain.

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The scales screw into the top of the box for easy use wherever they would have been set up and the components pack away into the drawer below.

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors

fig 1. Antique Avery Apothecary Scales and Weights

The scales are marked "W&T Avery Ltd. Birmingham".

They come with various antique brass weights measuring in troy ounces and dwts.

The scales are in very good condition and display well. The brass has tarnished over time and there are signs of age and use and some minor marks on the box but nothing detrimental. Although complete, they are really being sold as a decorative collectors item rather than an accurate scientific instrument.