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Ceramic Weights by W & T Avery
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Ceramic Weights by W & T Avery

19th century
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Two Victorian ceramic weights by W & T Avery of Birmingham.

Imperial 2 and 1 lbs.

With lead calibration inserts.

2 Lb weight with VR royal cipher and No 266.

2. lb. weight: Diameter: 9 cm. Height: 8.5 cm.

1.lb. weight: Diameter: 7 cm. Height: 6 cm.

W & T Avery Ltd. was a British manufacturer of weighing machines. Established by William and Thomas Avery when they inherited a scale making business in 1813. They took the name W & T Avery in 1818. In 1891 the business became a limited company, in 1894 the shares were quoted on the London Stock Exchange. In 1895 the company bought the legendary Soho Foundry in Smethwick, a former steam engine factory owned by James Watt & Co. In 1897 the move was complete and the steam engine business was gradually converted to the manufacture of weighing machines.

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Hatchwell Antiques has dated these Antique Ceramic Scale Weights to the Victorian era.

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Two Victorian ceramic weights by W & T Avery of Birmingham.

Imperial 2 and 1 lbs.

With lead calibration inserts.

2 Lb weight with VR royal cipher and No 266.

2. lb. weight: Diameter: 9 cm. Height: 8.5 cm.

fig 1. A pair of white glazed ceramic shop scale weights decorated with blue transfer-printed text and scroll borders for W and T Avery Birmingham.
fig 1. Ceramic Weights by W & T Avery

1.lb. weight: Diameter: 7 cm. Height: 6 cm.

W & T Avery Ltd. was a British manufacturer of weighing machines. Established by William and Thomas Avery when they inherited a scale making business in 1813. They took the name W & T Avery in 1818.

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In 1891 the business became a limited company, in 1894 the shares were quoted on the London Stock Exchange.
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In 1895 the company bought the legendary Soho Foundry in Smethwick, a former steam engine factory owned by James Watt & Co. In 1897 the move was complete and the steam engine business was gradually converted to the manufacture of weighing machines.

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Hatchwell Antiques has dated these Antique Ceramic Scale Weights to the Victorian era.

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Archive I A pair of white glazed ceramic shop scale weights decorated with blue transfer-printed text and scroll borders for W and T Avery Birmingham.

Ceramic Weights by W & T Avery

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A pair of white glazed ceramic shop scale weights decorated with blue transfer-printed text and scroll borders for W and T Avery Birmingham.
Ceramic weights by W & T Avery
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A pair of white glazed ceramic shop scale weights decorated with blue transfer-printed text and scroll borders for W and T Avery Birmingham.
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Ceramic scale weights were precision counterweights manufactured primarily during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries. Used extensively by grocers, butchers, and dairy merchants, these weights were favoured on food counters because ceramic was non-porous, easy to clean, and resistant to corrosion caused by salt, moisture, and acid.

Commercial shop weights were traditionally crafted from cast iron, brass, bronze, and glazed ceramics such as ironstone or porcelain. Ceramic weights were specifically designed for food retail, offering a hygienic surface that complied with historical trade standards while maintaining precise Imperial weight measurements.

Authentic W & T Avery ceramic weights feature clear transfer-printed markings denoting the weight capacity, manufacturer name, and location, often specifying Birmingham. Original pieces display characteristic underglaze cobalt blue or black lettering, crisp maker crests, and appropriate signs of light age wear along the unglazed base.

Antique ceramic weights make distinctive decorative accents in modern country kitchens, dining spaces, or open shelving units. Styled individually or arranged in graduated sets, their crisp typography and classic blue-and-white aesthetic add visual historical interest to modern and traditional interiors alike.

Clean ceramic scale weights using warm water and a mild dishwashing liquid with a soft, non-abrasive sponge. Avoid harsh chemical cleaners, scouring pads, or submersion in hot water, as these can damage delicate glaze crazing or fade intact transfer-printed maker marks.
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