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Victorian Sovereign Scales
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Victorian Sovereign Scales

19th century
Description

Good example of an early 19th Century Sovereign Scale, to weigh both full and 1/2 sovereigns. The scales are made of brass and fully stamped 'Sovereign Warranted' with a Crown.

They are in good condition for their age. The brass has tarnished over time and there are some signs of age and use but no major damages and they display well.

Approximate Measurements:

Length : 4" (10cm)

Height : 1/2" (1.5cm)

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 £6

Physical Dimensions
Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Declaration

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Brass Sovereign Scale to the Victorian era.

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SA1225818
Description
Good example of an early 19th Century Sovereign Scale, to weigh both full and 1/2 sovereigns. The scales are made of brass and fully stamped 'Sovereign Warranted' with a Crown.

They are in good condition for their age.

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The brass has tarnished over time and there are some signs of age and use but no major damages and they display well.
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
fig 1. A Victorian brass rocker scale designed for testing gold sovereign coins against a plain white background.
fig 1. Victorian Sovereign Scales

Approximate Measurements:

Length : 4" (10cm)

Height : 1/2" (1.5cm)

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 £6

Height
1.5cm (0.59")
Width
10cm (3.94")
Date of Manufacture

In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors has dated this Victorian Brass Sovereign Scale to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
Sellingantiques Ref
SA1225818
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors
Sellingantiques verified Since Aug 2016

Selling good quality victorian, georgian and earlier furniture, accessories & decorative items. Ashburton, devon. LAPADA member

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You can view the stock and full dealer information on the In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors Profile Page

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In A Nutshell Antiques and Interiors is a registered member of LAPADA  CINOA

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Archive I A Victorian brass rocker scale designed for testing gold sovereign coins against a plain white background.

Victorian Sovereign Scales

Archive II A Victorian brass rocker scale designed for testing gold sovereign coins against a plain white background. View II
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Archive IV A Victorian brass rocker scale designed for testing gold sovereign coins against a plain white background. View IV
Archive V A Victorian brass rocker scale designed for testing gold sovereign coins against a plain white background. View V
Archive VI A Victorian brass rocker scale designed for testing gold sovereign coins against a plain white background. View VI
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A Victorian brass rocker scale designed for testing gold sovereign coins against a plain white background.
Victorian Sovereign Scales
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A Victorian brass rocker scale designed for testing gold sovereign coins against a plain white background.
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FAQs

Victorian sovereign scales were mechanical counterweight instruments engineered to verify the exact weight, thickness, and diameter of gold sovereign and half-sovereign coins to prevent fraud from clipped or counterfeit currency.

These instruments were predominantly crafted from cast brass, featuring a pivoted rocker arm with calibrated coin slots and integrated counterweights to allow swift testing without loose weights.

Authentic nineteenth-century pieces typically exhibit stamped maker marks, crown insignia, coin denomination labels, and authentic patination or surface oxidisation along the brass mechanism.

Small metal scientific tools serve as decorative accents when displayed on an office desk, styled atop stacked hardcover books, or arranged inside a glass curio cabinet.

Maintain brass instruments by dusting with a soft microfiber cloth and avoiding harsh chemical polishes that strip historical patina or damage delicate pivot points.
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