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Hertfordshire Inspectors Beam Scales by De Grave Short & Co.
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Hertfordshire Inspectors Beam Scales by De Grave Short & Co.

1900 - 1920
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Set of County of Hertfordshire Inspectors Brass Beam Scales by De Grave Short & Co. Ltd of London. To weigh upto 56lbs and numbered 722, the brass pans stamped with monarchs crowns and housed in a wooden fitted case. Dimensions Open:- Height…46’’/ 117cm. Width…36’’/ 91cm. Depth…30’’/ 76cm. Case Size Height…9.5’’/ 24cm. Width…31’’/ 79cm. Depth…14’’/ 35.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £45.

Physical Dimensions
Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Declaration

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Inspectors Beam Scale to the Edwardian era.

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SA648068
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19847
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Set of County of Hertfordshire Inspectors Brass Beam Scales by De Grave Short & Co. Ltd of London.
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To weigh upto 56lbs and numbered 722, the brass pans stamped with monarchs crowns and housed in a wooden fitted case.
John Howkins Antiques

Dimensions Open:- Height…46’’/ 117cm. Width…36’’/ 91cm. Depth…30’’/ 76cm. Case Size Height…9.5’’/ 24cm. Width…31’’/ 79cm. Depth…14’’/ 35.5cm. Delivery to most of U.K. mainland £45.

Height
117cm (46.06")
Width
91cm (35.83")
Depth
76cm (29.92")
Date of Manufacture

John Howkins Antiques has dated this Antique Inspectors Beam Scale to the Edwardian era.

Reference Numbers
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SA648068
Dealers Internal Ref
19847
John Howkins Antiques
Sellingantiques verified Since Sep 2010
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An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box.
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Archive I An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box.

Hertfordshire Inspectors Beam Scales by De Grave Short & Co.

Archive II An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box. View II
Archive III An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box. View III
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Archive VI An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box. View VI
Archive VII An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box. View VII
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Archive IX An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box. View IX
Archive X An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box. View X
Archive XI An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box. View XI
Archive XII An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box. View XII
Archive XIII An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box. View XIII
Archive XIV An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box. View XIV
Archive XV An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box. View XV
Archive XVI An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box. View XVI
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An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box.
Hertfordshire Inspectors Beam Scales by DE Grave Short & Co.
Ref: SA648068
An antique De Grave Short and Co inspectors beam scale set featuring a tall timber tripod, suspended brass balance pans, and a fitted wooden storage box.
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  • ObjectBalance Scales
  • Period1900 - 1920
  • StyleVictorian Scientific
  • MaterialBrass, Wood, Iron
  • ColourWarm Brown
  • MotifsWooden tripod frame, Brass balance beam, Suspended brass pans, Fitted timber case
  • SizeH 117 cm (46 in) x W 91 cm (36 in) x D 76 cm (30 in)

This Edwardian set of County of Hertfordshire inspectors beam scales by De Grave Short and Company of London comprises a warm brown wooden tripod frame, a central brass balance beam, suspended brass pans, and a fitted timber storage case. The metal pans bear stamped monarch crowns, and the wooden box displays red painted numbering along with metal hardware latches. Signs of age include surface scuffs and wear across the timber surfaces of both the box and the collapsible stand. When open, the apparatus measures 117 cm high, 91 cm wide, and 76 cm deep. In a contemporary home, this scientific piece serves as a striking display object in an empty corner of a study, library, or hallway. Its industrial aesthetic and heritage character bring historical depth to interior spaces without requiring extensive floor area. Collectors of scientific instruments and those drawn to utilitarian antiques will find this complete set makes a compelling conversation focal point in domestic settings.

FAQs

Inspectors beam scales were utilised by local weights and measures officials to test and verify commercial scales for accuracy, ensuring fair trade in markets and businesses.

These precision instruments were typically constructed from polished brass for the beams and pans to prevent corrosion, supported by sturdy timber tripods and steel suspension chains.

Authentic examples feature stamped maker names such as De Grave Short & Co, official verification marks or stamps from local counties, and original fitted timber transportation cases.

A tripod beam scale serves as an architectural statement piece when placed in a study, library, or hallway alongside classic timber furniture and antique brass decorative objects.

Dust metal and timber components regularly with a soft microfibre cloth, avoid harsh chemical cleansers to preserve the original patina, and apply natural beeswax to protect the wood.
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