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4 Lb Ceramic Weight
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4 Lb Ceramic Weight

19th century
Description

A late 19th century Victorian 4 lb. ceramic weight.

Lead calibration inset to base.

Height: 9.5 cm.

Diameter: 10.5 cm.

Physical Dimensions
Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Declaration

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Ceramic Scale Weight to the Victorian era.

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SA1235415
Description
A late 19th century Victorian 4 lb. ceramic weight.

Lead calibration inset to base.

Height: 9.5 cm.

Diameter: 10.5 cm.

Height
9.5cm (3.74")
Date of Manufacture

Hatchwell Antiques has dated this Antique Ceramic Scale Weight to the Victorian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA1235415
Hatchwell Antiques
Hatchwell Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2016

Furniture & lighting alongside clocks, scientific & optical instruments.

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Hatchwell Antiques is a registered member of LAPADA  BADA  CINOA

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Archive I A white glazed ceramic four pound scale weight with black lettering reading Imperial 4 lb printed on top.

4 Lb Ceramic Weight

Archive II A white glazed ceramic four pound scale weight with black lettering reading Imperial 4 lb printed on top. View II
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Archive IV A white glazed ceramic four pound scale weight with black lettering reading Imperial 4 lb printed on top. View IV
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Hatchwell Antiques

Hatchwell Antiques
Telephone 020 7351 2344
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533 Kings Road
London
SW10 0TZ
United Kingdom
Dealer Profile Page sellingantiques.co.uk/hatchwellantiques
Verified Since Sep 2016
Items For Sale 146
Items Sold 10
Hatchwell Antiques
Hatchwell Antiques
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A white glazed ceramic four pound scale weight with black lettering reading Imperial 4 lb printed on top.
4 lb ceramic weight
Ref: SA1235415
A white glazed ceramic four pound scale weight with black lettering reading Imperial 4 lb printed on top.
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Cataloguer’s note

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  • ObjectKitchenalia
  • Period19th century
  • StyleVictorian
  • MaterialGlazed Ceramic, Earthenware
  • ColourWhite
  • MotifsImperial weight marking, knob handle, bell shape, glazed finish
  • SizeH 9.5 cm (4 in)

FAQs

Ceramic scale weights were widely used in British grocery shops and butcher counters during the late nineteenth and early twentieth centuries to ensure hygienic food handling, as glazed ceramic was non-porous and easily cleaned compared to iron or brass weights.

These weights typically consist of dense white glazed earthenware or porcelain, featuring fired-on black enamel lettering denoting the imperial weight standard alongside official verification marks.

Authentic examples feature distinct transfer-printed or hand-stamped Imperial markings, subtle glaze crazing, potential lead plug inserts at the base for calibration, and minor wear to the bottom rim from historic use.

These utilitarian objects serve as functional paperweights on an office desk, styled on open kitchen shelving alongside vintage stoneware, or arranged in curated groupings on a bookshelf.

Clean glazed ceramic weights using warm water and mild soap with a soft cloth, avoiding harsh chemicals or abrasive scouring pads that could damage the glazed surface or black transfer lettering.
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